Principal Consultant, Sr. Databricks Developer

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Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant, Sr. Databricks Developer 
In this role, the Sr. Databricks developer is responsible for solving real world cutting edge problem  and mentor a team of one or more junior developer to address the goal. 

Responsibilities 
·    Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines using PySpark, SQL/Spark-SQL, 
and Delta Lake.
·    Translate requirements into scalable, high-performance data solutions.
·    Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical inputs.
·    Implement ETL/ELT workflows in Lakehouse (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
·    Optimize pipelines, clusters, and queries for performance and cost.
·    Integrate Databricks with cloud services, APIs, and messaging systems.
·    Implement data quality checks, unit tests, and integration tests.
·    Develop both batch and streaming pipelines for real-time use cases.
·    Contribute to shared assets, frameworks, and accelerators.
·    Collaborate with leads, architects, and analysts during delivery.
·    Support data migration projects to Databricks Lakehouse.
·    Document technical solutions, coding standards, and best practices.
·    Act as a strategic advisor on Databricks adoption, modernization, and data strategy.
·    Define enterprise-scale architectures leveraging the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
·    Establish data governance frameworks with Unity Catalog (lineage, auditing, security, compliance).
·    Oversee multiple delivery streams, ensuring alignment with standards and best practices.
·    Drive reusable accelerators, frameworks, and reference architectures.
·    Engage with stakeholders on cost optimization, innovation, and roadmap planning.
·    Lead thought leadership initiatives (whitepapers, blogs, conferences).
·    Mentor and coach developers, senior developers, and leads.
·    Support Centers of Excellence (CoE) and competency frameworks.
·    Stay ahead of emerging technologies, trends, and Databricks innovations.
Qualifications we seek in you 
Minimum qualifications 
·    Bachelor's Degree or equivalency (CS, CE, CIS, IS, MIS, or engineering discipline) or equivalent work experience.   
·    Relevant years in data engineering with hands-on Databricks experience.

·    End-to-end implementation of at least 2 Databricks projects(migration/integration).
·    Strong background in batch and streaming data pipelines.
·    Proficiency in Python (preferred) or Scala for Spark-based development.
·    Expertise in SQL & Spark-SQL, data structures, and algorithms.
·    Deep knowledge of Databricks components\: Delta Lake, DLT, dbConnect, REST API 2.0, Workflows orchestration.
·    Design, develop, and optimize large-scale batch pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and analytics using Databricks.
·    Build and manage low-latency streaming pipelines using Spark Structured Streaming, Delta Live Tables, or other Databricks-native frameworks to enable real-time insights and decision-making.
·    Strong in performance optimization for pipelines (efficiency, scalability, cost reduction).
·    Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Hive, and Lakehouse architecture.
·    Cloud expertise (Azure/AWS) includes storage (ADLS/S3), messaging (ASB/SQS), compute (ADF/Lambda), and databases (CosmosDB/DynamoDB/Cloud SQL).
·    Experience writing unit tests and integration tests for data pipelines.
·    Ability to work with architects and lead engineers to design solutions meeting functional & non-functional requirements.
·    Excellent technical skills to enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions  
·    Team player with experience leading teams of 5+ engineers.
·    Strong communication and client-facing skills.
·    Keeps updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
·    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
·    Positive attitude towards continuous learning and upskilling
·    Good to have Databricks SQL Endpoint understanding.
·    Good to have understanding on LakeflowConnect, Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines
·    Good To have CI/CD experience to build the pipeline for Databricks jobs.
·    Good to have if worked on migration project to build Unified data platform.
·    Good to have knowledge of DBT.
·    Good to have knowledge of docker and Kubernetes.
·    Certification on Databricks Associate or Professional level. 
·    Any one Cloud Certification (AWS/Azure) Associate/Professional level –Data Engineer or Architect level is an added advantage

Why join Genpact? 
·    Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation 
·    Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter 
·    Accelerate your career – Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities 
·    Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day 
·    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress 
Come join the tech shapers and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters\: Up. 
Let's build tomorrow together. 

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