ECS is seeking a Sr. Databricks Consultant to work remotely. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.
We are seeking a skilled individual with deep experience in Databricks to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to consult with customers to design, optimize, and fine-tune their Databricks environments for advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven insights. Leveraging tools such as Delta Lake, MLflow, and Databricks Machine Learning, the Data Scientist will play a crucial role in enabling clients to maximize performance, scalability, and value from their data platforms.
This role will support ECS’s Professional Services and Managed Cybersecurity Services programs, with a focus on Databricks solutions. You will specialize in data pipeline optimization, scalable model training, and advanced analytics on Databricks, offering you a unique opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and collaborate with clients to deliver measurable improvements in data-driven decision-making. If you are passionate about applying data science techniques within the Databricks ecosystem to solve real-world challenges, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks.
- Optimize workflows and clusters for performance and cost efficiency.
- Integrate Databricks with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets and insights.
- Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement in data infrastructure.
Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Active Secret Clearance
- Proven experience working with Databricks in production environments.
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering.
- Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
- Knowledge of data lakehouse architecture and best practices.
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or GCP Storage).
- Hands-on experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
- Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites.
- Must be a US Citizen per contract.
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
Skills Required
- Must be a US Citizen per contract
- Active Secret Clearance
- Proven experience working with Databricks in production environments
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering
- Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing
- Knowledge of data lakehouse architecture and best practices
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or GCP Storage)
- Hands-on experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
- Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites
- Bachelor's degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (experience may substitute)
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
