Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with Databricks Experience

#310 Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with Databricks Experience

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with specialized expertise in Databricks to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in DevOps principles and practices, coupled with extensive experience working with Databricks platforms. As a key team member, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions to support our organization's evolving needs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure requirements and design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions leveraging Databricks technology.
• Implement and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for deploying Databricks applications and services.
• Manage and optimize Databricks clusters to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Prometheus.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting Databricks environments.
• Implement the best security, compliance, and data governance practices within Databricks environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to streamline data workflows and optimize data processing pipelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to Databricks and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members as needed.

Requirements

Requirements:

• MUST HAVE HANDS-ON experience working with AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, EKS, MWAA, etc.
• Design, develop, and implement data engineering solutions on the Databricks platform.
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing Databricks clusters, notebooks, and jobs.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and IAM concepts in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Total of five (5) years of DevOps experience, with three (3) years of experience working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, Lambda, and IAM; and with at least one (1) - two (2) years of hands-on experience working with Databricks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in developing and deploying scalable cloud solutions and services for the federal sector (required)
• HHS/CMS AWS Cloud experience (preferred)
• Possessing one (1) professional and one (1) specialty AWS certification is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Databricks Certification(s) is a plus.
• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

 General:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills are required

Additional Information about this opening:

• Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives
• This position is suited for candidates within commuting distance to Columbia, MD, and not eligible for a fully remote schedule
• As a healthcare and science research company, Next Phase embraces the recommendations from the CDC regarding vaccines for highly infectious diseases. Unless qualified for a religious or medical exemption, employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
• The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, not a compensation or salary guarantee. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Join us as we continue to innovate and drive excellence in our infrastructure operations using cutting-edge Databricks technology. If you're passionate about DevOps and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

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• Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
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• Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.

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• Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.

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• Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.

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• At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!

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