DataBricks Engineer

DataBricks Engineer 
Contract (6 Months + Possible Extension)
New York, NY (Hybrid)
 
Pay Rate: $75-78 an hour on W2 (DOE)
 
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Databricks Data Engineer to join our team. As a Databricks Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data engineering solutions using the Databricks platform to support data ingestion, transformation, performance reporting, analytics, sales incentive compensation processing, and enterprise data pipeline processes.
 
Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in data engineering, with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience building and managing Databricks solutions.
• Extensive experience with Databricks platform components: Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog and Databricks Workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Scala for data engineering; SQL expertise required.
• Strong experience with core data engineering practices including data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), data modeling, and pipeline orchestration.
• Functional and technical experience with Sales Incentive Compensation (SIC) — including incentive plan design, quota allocation, attainment tracking, commission calculations, and payout processing.
• Familiarity with SIC platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle ICM, Varicent) and experience integrating them with data engineering platforms is a strong plus.
• Ability to understand complex incentive compensation rules and model them accurately in data pipelines and transformation logic.
• Experience integrating Databricks with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and data sources such as Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs, Kafka, or equivalent.
• Passion and ability to create holistic, end-to-end, integrated data solutions.
• Stakeholder management skills; ability to challenge constructively and translate complex business requirements into scalable data architectures — not just gather requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex data requirements and implement reliable, efficient solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Must work well in a team environment while being a resourceful, independent self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direction.
• Skilled at documenting complex data architectures and pipelines in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for data quality, performance optimization, and delivering excellent end-user data experiences.
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification is a plus.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.