Databricks Consultant (DHS EOD)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Databricks Database Consultant to support one of the largest innovative, data and AI companies serving multiple customers globally. The team is seeking an individual with advanced expertise integrating data engineering, data science, and cloud technology with client systems using the Databricks platform.
Location: McLean, VA (Remote/Hybrid)
Clearance: DHS EOD Public Trust Required
This job opens for applications on 2/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities:
⢠Lead and execute a wide range of impactful customer technical projects, including designing and developing reference architectures, producing howâto guides, and operationalizing customer use cases.
⢠Partner with engagement managers to scope and define professional services work based on customer input and project requirements.
⢠Advise strategic customers as they implement transformative big data initiatives and thirdâparty migrations, overseeing endâtoâend design, build, and deployment of industryâleading big data and AI solutions.
⢠Provide architectural and design consulting, and jumpâstart or implement customer projects to support successful evaluation, adoption, and longâterm use of Databricks.
⢠Deliver advanced, escalated support to resolve complex customer operational issues.
⢠Collaborate closely with Databricks technical teams, project managers, architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure all technical components of the engagement meet customer needs.
⢠Work with Engineering and Customer Support to share product and implementation feedback and facilitate rapid resolution of productâspecific or engagementâspecific issues.
Qualifications:
⢠This role requires U.S. citizenship to comply with DHS EOD Public Trust
⢠Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience through work experience, 6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics
⢠Experience supporting Databricks platform
⢠Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security infrastructure
⢠Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one
⢠Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark⢠and knowledge of Spark runtime internals
⢠Programming: Python, Scala
⢠Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments
⢠Working knowledge of MLOps
⢠Design and deployment of performant end-to-end data architectures
⢠Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope and timelines
⢠Documentation and white-boarding skills
⢠Experience working with clients and managing conflicts
⢠Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions to complete customer projects
⢠Ability to travel up to 30% when needed
Compensation:
⢠Total compensation based on experience level - $160,000-$210,000+ **based on years of experience**
⢠Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
⢠Transition to Databricks after 6-months
Keywords: data engineering, data platforms, data analytics, Python, Scala, cloud computing, AWS, Azure, GCP, DHS, Civilian, hiring, opentowork, remote, DoD, Federal, Databricks, ETL, apache, spark, nigi, python, distributed computing, Apache Spark, Spark internals, CI/CD, production deployments, MLOps, end-to-end data architecture, data pipeline design, technical project delivery, project scoping, timeline management, Database, cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, data, data science, documentation skills, whiteboarding, client engagement, conflict management, Databricks integration, Databricks deployment, solution architecture, customer project delivery, computer science, information systems, engineering, technical leadership
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Location: McLean, VA (Remote/Hybrid)
Clearance: DHS EOD Public Trust Required
This job opens for applications on 2/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities:
⢠Lead and execute a wide range of impactful customer technical projects, including designing and developing reference architectures, producing howâto guides, and operationalizing customer use cases.
⢠Partner with engagement managers to scope and define professional services work based on customer input and project requirements.
⢠Advise strategic customers as they implement transformative big data initiatives and thirdâparty migrations, overseeing endâtoâend design, build, and deployment of industryâleading big data and AI solutions.
⢠Provide architectural and design consulting, and jumpâstart or implement customer projects to support successful evaluation, adoption, and longâterm use of Databricks.
⢠Deliver advanced, escalated support to resolve complex customer operational issues.
⢠Collaborate closely with Databricks technical teams, project managers, architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure all technical components of the engagement meet customer needs.
⢠Work with Engineering and Customer Support to share product and implementation feedback and facilitate rapid resolution of productâspecific or engagementâspecific issues.
Qualifications:
⢠This role requires U.S. citizenship to comply with DHS EOD Public Trust
⢠Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience through work experience, 6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics
⢠Experience supporting Databricks platform
⢠Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security infrastructure
⢠Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one
⢠Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark⢠and knowledge of Spark runtime internals
⢠Programming: Python, Scala
⢠Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments
⢠Working knowledge of MLOps
⢠Design and deployment of performant end-to-end data architectures
⢠Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope and timelines
⢠Documentation and white-boarding skills
⢠Experience working with clients and managing conflicts
⢠Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions to complete customer projects
⢠Ability to travel up to 30% when needed
Compensation:
⢠Total compensation based on experience level - $160,000-$210,000+ **based on years of experience**
⢠Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
⢠Transition to Databricks after 6-months
Keywords: data engineering, data platforms, data analytics, Python, Scala, cloud computing, AWS, Azure, GCP, DHS, Civilian, hiring, opentowork, remote, DoD, Federal, Databricks, ETL, apache, spark, nigi, python, distributed computing, Apache Spark, Spark internals, CI/CD, production deployments, MLOps, end-to-end data architecture, data pipeline design, technical project delivery, project scoping, timeline management, Database, cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, data, data science, documentation skills, whiteboarding, client engagement, conflict management, Databricks integration, Databricks deployment, solution architecture, customer project delivery, computer science, information systems, engineering, technical leadership
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