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Senior Databricks Administrator
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Databricks Administrator to own, operate, and continuously improve our Databricks environment. This role requires deep technical expertise, a proactive ownership mindset, and the ability to design secure, cost-efficient, and automated data platform operations in Azure. The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as both a technical authority and a trusted partner to engineering, analytics, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the administration, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Databricks workspaces
- Manage and optimize integrations with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and related Azure services
- Develop and maintain automation workflows for cluster management, job orchestration, monitoring, and cost controls
- Implement and enforce security best practices, including identity access management, data access controls, and compliance requirements
- Monitor platform usage and lead FinOps initiatives, including cost optimization, spend forecasting, and usage transparency
- Support performance tuning, scalability, and reliability of Databricks workloads
- Create and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation, operational runbooks, and best-practice guidelines
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, and cloud teams to support business objectives
- Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities and drive solutions end-to-end
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Databricks in enterprise environments
- Strong proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and operational tooling
- Extensive experience with Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure cloud services
- Proven experience building automation flows (infrastructure automation, job scheduling, monitoring)
- Strong understanding of FinOps principles, including cost monitoring and optimization in cloud platforms
- Solid knowledge of security architecture, access controls, and governance in data platforms
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, maintainable technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale or multi-workspace Databricks environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data platforms
- Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
Ownership Mentality:
This role requires someone who treats the platform as their own, anticipates issues before they become problems, takes accountability from design through execution, and communicates clearly and proactively with stakeholders.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.