What are the responsibilities and job description for the Databricks Platform Admin (contract) position at Capgemini?
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Platform Administrator to manage and maintain our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database performance, security, and availability while supporting data platform solutions that enable business growth and insights.
Key Responsibilities
Core Expertise:
Data platform administration, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, cloud database services
Languages & Frameworks
SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash
Cloud & Containerization
Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
Database & Messaging
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB
DevOps & CI/CD
Terraform, CloudFormation, automation scripting, CI/CD integration
Other Tools & Technologies
Apache Airflow, DBT, Fivetran, RBAC, encryption protocols
Soft Skills
Proactive troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, operational excellence
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems such as Azure Databricks, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve query efficiency.
- Manage data backup, recovery strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
- Implement database security measures, ensuring data integrity and access control.
- Collaborate with development teams to design scalable database schemas and support data modeling efforts.
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and patch management to ensure system stability.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Proactively identify and resolve database-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Automate routine maintenance tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Support data platform solutions, including data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL pipelines.
- Experience in database administration or data platform management.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, database optimization techniques, and indexing strategies.
- Proficiency in database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
- Experience with cloud-based data services such as Azure Databricks.
- Knowledge of database security protocols, role-based access control (RBAC), and encryption techniques.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve performance issues.
- Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Exposure to data integration tools like Apache Airflow, DBT, or Fivetran.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified Database - Specialty, or similar credentials.
Core Expertise:
Data platform administration, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, cloud database services
Languages & Frameworks
SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash
Cloud & Containerization
Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
Database & Messaging
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB
DevOps & CI/CD
Terraform, CloudFormation, automation scripting, CI/CD integration
Other Tools & Technologies
Apache Airflow, DBT, Fivetran, RBAC, encryption protocols
Soft Skills
Proactive troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, operational excellence
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
Salary : $37 - $58
