Azure Databricks Engineer needed

Summary: -Needs to be ready to start within 2-3days 8/14 -Azure and Databricks are core tools but strong foundational data engineering is important -great english -very quick learner -great communicator -flexibility with availability (9am-1pm CST is required) -for the initial call I need to have the person on the meeting who will ACTUALLY be working on the project not just someone from a team/company/third party. The below are details: ## **Job Title** **Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Databricks) – Long-Term Engagement** ## **Job Description** We’re looking for a **true Data Engineer** with strong, real-world experience to support ongoing data engineering and analytics work. This is a long-term engagement for someone who is dependable, communicative, and comfortable owning data pipelines end-to-end. The right person will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and available during core U.S. business hours. --- ## **Core Responsibilities** * Build and maintain **production-grade data pipelines** * Work extensively with **Azure data services** * Develop and optimize **Databricks notebooks** * Write clean, efficient **SQL and Python** * Support downstream analytics and reporting use cases * Troubleshoot data quality, performance, and reliability issues * Communicate progress clearly and consistently --- ## **Required Experience (Must-Haves)** * Proven experience as a **Data Engineer** (not entry-level) * Strong hands-on experience with: * **Azure** * **Databricks** * **Python** * **SQL** * Experience working with cloud data platforms in real environments * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision --- ## **Availability & Communication** * **Required availability:** **9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Chicago (CST) time** * High degree of responsiveness during working hours * Clear written and verbal communication * Comfortable with regular check-ins and status updates --- ## **Engagement Details** * Long-term engagement (not a one-off project) * Consistent workload * Opportunity for expanded responsibility over time * Close collaboration with technical leadership --- ## **What We Value** * **Trust and reliability** * Ownership mentality * Professionalism * Strong communication * Long-term mindset There is meaningful **growth potential within a private business** for someone who consistently delivers and earns trust. Please include: 1. A brief overview of your data engineering experience 2. Your experience specifically with **Azure and Databricks** 3. Confirmation of availability between **9am–1pm CST** 4. Why you’re looking for a **long-term engagement**