D2 Technologies is building enterprise-scale data capabilities and is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize data solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This hybrid role in Herndon, VA supports large-volume data processing through scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and performance-focused analytics engineering using Apache Spark and SQL.
What Youβll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data engineering solutions using Databricks and Apache Spark
- Build and optimize high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines for both structured and unstructured data
- Develop, tune, and optimize complex SQL queries for data transformation and analytics
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize data pipeline performance
- Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance across enterprise data platforms
- Collaborate with data architects, software engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders
- Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering best practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation for solutions, deployments, and operational support
- Support production releases and provide operational support as needed
What You Bring
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance or Public Trust Clearance preferred
- Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Hands-on experience developing and implementing data engineering solutions using Databricks
- Strong, hands-on experience with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform
- Strong programming experience with Apache Spark (PySpark/Spark SQL)
- Expert-level SQL skills, including writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex queries
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience designing, developing, and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and Delta Lake
- Experience using Git or other version control systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with Databricks Delta Live Tables (DLT) and Unity Catalog
- Nice to have: PL/SQL
Technologies: Databricks, Databricks Lakehouse Platform, Apache Spark, PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, ETL, ELT, Delta Lake, Git, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks Delta Live Tables (DLT), Unity Catalog, PL/SQL, CI/CD
Location: Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20192
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year (negotiable)
Application screening: Federal Project requires US Citizenship. Are you US Citizen?