Company Name: Risepoint

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,US,Remote,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-data-engineer-databricks/7061652

Job Description: Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007,  Risepoint's  mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.About the RoleWe’re looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to build reliable, scalable data pipelines on Databricks. You’ll turn requirements into production-grade ELT/ETL jobs, Delta Lake tables, and reusable components that speed up our teams. In this role, you’ll implement and improve reference patterns, optimize Spark for performance and cost, apply best practices with Unity Catalog and workflow orchestration, and ship high-quality code others can build on. If you love solving data problems at scale and empowering teammates through clean, well-documented solutions, you’ll thrive here.Key ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable data pipelines, optimizing big data workflows, and integrating Databricks with cloud servicesThis role will play a pivotal part in enabling the customer’s data engineering and analytics initiatives—especially those tied to AI-driven solutions and projects—by implementing cloud-native architectures that fuel innovation and sustainabilityPartner directly with the customer’s data engineering team to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based data solutionsExecute complex ad-hoc queries using Databricks SQL to explore large lakehouse datasets and uncover actionable insightsLeverage Databricks notebooks to develop robust data transformation workflows using PySpark and SQLDesign, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark on DatabricksBuild ETL/ELT workflows with AWS and Azure ServicesOptimize Spark jobs for both performance and cost within the customer’s cloud infrastructureCollaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and business analysts to support AI and machine learning use cases, including data preparation, feature engineering, and model operationalizationContribute to the development of AI-powered solutions that improve operational efficiency, route optimization, and predictive maintenance in the waste management domainImplement CI/CD pipelines for Databricks jobs using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or JenkinsEnsure data quality, lineage, and compliance through tools like Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and AWS Lake FormationTroubleshoot and maintain production data pipelinesProvide mentorship and share best practices with both internal and customer teamsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in software/data engineering, including at least 2 years working with Databricks and Apache SparkStrong proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySparkDeep understanding of AWS and Azure Cloud serviceExperience with Databricks Data LakeHouse, Databricks Workflows, and Databricks SQL, dbtSolid grasp of data Lakehouse and warehousing architecturePrior experience supporting AI/ML workflows, including training data pipelines and model deployment supportFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormationStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced, agile environmentExcellent collaboration skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical customer stakeholdersClear communicator with strong documentation habitsComfortable leading discussions, offering strategic input, and mentoring othersRisepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday Medical – four options  Dental Vision Life & Disability (company paid) Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account Retirement plan with company match Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid) Volunteer Time Off Supplemental Benefits:Wellness programAlternative medicine optionsPet discountsAccident, Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnityPersonal and Professional Development:Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents Rewards & Recognition programsRisepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.