Job Description
Job Description
Overview
CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Azure Databricks Administrator position for our client in Cincinnati, OH.
Location : Cincinnati, OH
Duration : 12 months
Duties :
Azure Databricks Administration & Management :
- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Databricks workspaces in a scalable, cost-efficient, and secure manner.
- Administer clusters, jobs, notebooks, and workflows, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Monitor and optimize compute resource utilization and autoscaling strategies to improve cost efficiency.
- Manage Databricks Runtime versions, libraries, and dependencies across environments.
Security & Compliance :
Implement and manage Unity Catalog for fine-grained access control and data governance.Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and integrate Databricks with Azure Active Directory (AAD).Ensure compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and internal security standards.Set up audit logging, monitoring, and alerting for security and operational insights.Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting :
Tune Apache Spark workloads to improve query performance and resource efficiency.Analyze and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in ETL and ML workloads.Optimize Delta Lake storage, caching, and indexing strategies for better query execution.Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :
Automate Databricks workspace deployment using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Databricks REST API.Develop and maintain CI / CD pipelines for Databricks job deployment and configuration management.Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, or Grafana.Collaboration & Integration :
Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to support data pipelines and analytics workloads.Integrate Databricks with Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake.Provide technical guidance and best practices for efficient Spark job execution and cost optimization.Skills :
Expertise in Azure Databricks administration, configuration, and performance optimization.Strong proficiency in Apache Spark, PySpark, SQL, and Scala.Hands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and MLflow.Knowledge of Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Key Vault.Experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates).Proficiency in CI / CD automation using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.Strong understanding of network security, identity management (AAD), and encryption best practices.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex Databricks workloads.Strong communication and documentation skills.Experience :
Minimum 5 years of experience in Azure Databricks administration and optimization.Experience working with large-scale data processing and analytics workloads.Education :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.Preferred Qualifications :
Databricks Certified Associate or Professional certification.Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and serverless computing.Familiarity with Kafka, Apache Airflow, and event-driven architectures.Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting for automation.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply :
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
