Job Summary
We are looking for a Databricks expert with strong experience in platform setup, architecture, and AI/ML capabilities across Azure and/or GCP. The ideal candidate should bring hands-on expertise in building Databricks-based AI solutions, not just traditional data pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Databricks architecture on Azure and/or GCP (workspace, clusters, networking, security).
- Lead platform setup, governance, and optimization (Unity Catalog, cost control, access management).
- Build and deploy AI/ML solutions using Databricks (MLflow, Feature Store, Model Serving).
- Develop GenAI / LLM solutions (RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector search).
- Integrate LLMs (Azure OpenAI / Vertex AI / other APIs) within Databricks.
- Deliver scalable Lakehouse architecture solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and business teams for end-to-end AI use cases.
- Ensure performance tuning, reliability, and security of workloads
Skill Requirements
- Strong experience in Databricks setup & architecture (must-have).
- Hands-on with Databricks AI stack:
- MLflow, AutoML
- Feature Store
- Model Serving
- RAG / vector search / embeddings
- Experience with PySpark, Spark optimization, Delta Lake.
- Strong exposure to cloud platforms:
- Azure Databricks + Azure services
- GCP Databricks + GCP ecosystem (BigQuery, GCS, Vertex AI)
- Experience integrating LLMs / GenAI solutions.
- Knowledge of Unity Catalog, governance, and security.
Other Requirements
- Experience in GenAI applications on Databricks
- Familiarity with LangChain / vector databases
- Exposure to real-time/streaming pipelines
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
Ideal Candidate
- Strong in Databricks platform + AI (not just data engineering)
- Hands-on in cloud setup (Azure/GCP) and AI delivery
- Able to design end-to-end AI solutions