Senior Databricks Engineer

About the Role

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 9, 2026. Koniag Emerging Technologies is looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Senior Databricks Engineer to support our client located in Washington, DC. This position requires an Active Secret clearance. This is a remote position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Senior Databricks Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable data infrastructure while driving key data engineering initiatives. By leveraging the Databricks platform and deep expertise in modern data warehousing and the Medallion Architecture, the engineer will build data pipelines supporting the Department of State’s “4Ps” data lake. The ideal candidate will be able to support the following functions: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, team members, and business owners to gather requirements, communicate progress, and ensure data meets customer needs. Architecture & Design: Should be capable of architecting and implementing scalable, highly available data pipelines using Databricks, adhering strictly to the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) to ensure data quality, consistency, and optimized reporting. Data Quality Governance & Monitoring: Establish comprehensive data quality standards and implement monitoring dashboards to enable business owners and responsible parties to track and proactively address data issues. Pipeline Development: Write clean, efficient, and production-ready code using PySpark and SQL for complex data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes. Expertise in DLT and structured streaming pipelines. API Integration: Design and build robust data i

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong problem solving foundations, knowledge of modern engineering practices, and interest in technology systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Official mentor support
• verified hiring timeline
• and career progression.