Databricks Developer

CGI Group, Inc. is hiring a Databricks Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable data applications on the Databricks platform, with specialized focus on Databricks Apps development. The preferred location is Houston, TX, with a remote option for the ideal candidate.

Location and Salary

• Location: Houston, TX (remote)
• Compensation: USD 88,200 - 173,500 per yearly

CGI is required in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200.00 to $173,500.00.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop Databricks Apps: Design and build custom web-based applications using the Databricks Apps framework, enabling business stakeholders to interact with data and analytics dashboards in real time.
• Data engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines using Apache Spark, Databricks SQL, and Delta Lake for large-scale dataset processing, transformation, and management.
• Architecture and design: Partner with data architects and business analysts to deliver robust, scalable solutions aligned with performance and reliability needs.
• Code quality and testing: Produce clean, well-documented code, implement unit and integration tests, and maintain code repositories using Git best practices.
• Performance optimization: Diagnose and resolve bottlenecks in data workflows and applications by optimizing queries and cluster configuration.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analytics engineers, and business stakeholders, to convert requirements into technical solutions.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: Create technical documentation, contribute to internal knowledge bases, mentor junior developers, and share best practices.
• Deployment and maintenance: Manage deployment pipelines, monitor application health, and troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or software development with the Databricks platform.
• Databricks Apps: Demonstrated experience developing and deploying Databricks Apps (or similar custom applications on Databricks).
• Python: Strong proficiency in Python for Databricks development.
• Cloud: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) in a data engineering context.
• Delivery practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• ML workflows: Knowledge of machine learning workflows and MLflow integration.
• Visualization: Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Databricks SQL dashboards).
• Methods: Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Training: Databricks certification or completion of advanced Databricks training.

Technologies

• Databricks
• Databricks Apps framework
• Apache Spark
• Databricks SQL
• Delta Lake
• Git
• Python
• AWS
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps
• MLflow
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Databricks SQL dashboards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a profit participation program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Matching contributions through a 401(k) plan and a CGI share purchase plan
• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave ranging from 10 to 20 days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
• Paid parental leave ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
• Bereavement leave ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship
• Paid jury duty leave up to time summoned
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

Additional Information

• CGI benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment.
• Benefits listed above may change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.