Principal Consultant- Databricks Developer with experience in Unity Catalog + Python

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Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant- Databricks Developer with experience in Unity Catalog + Python , Spark , Kafka for ETL   
In this role, the Databricks Developer is responsible for solving the real world cutting edge problem to meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

•    Responsibilities

•    Develop and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks with a focus on Unity Catalog for data asset management.

•    Implement data processing frameworks using Apache Spark for large-scale data transformation and aggregation.

•    Integrate real-time data streams using Apache Kafka and Databricks to enable near real-time data processing.

•    Develop data workflows and orchestrate data pipelines using Databricks Workflows or other orchestration tools.

•    Design and enforce data governance policies, access controls, and security protocols within Unity Catalog.

•    Monitor data pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations for scalability and efficiency.

•    Write efficient Python scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading.

•    Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deliver data solutions that meet business requirements.

•    Maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and data governance frameworks.

Qualifications we seek in you 
Minimum qualifications 

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

•  experience in data engineering with a focus on Databricks development.

•  Proven expertise in Databricks, Unity Catalog, and data lake management.

•  Strong programming skills in Python for data processing and automation.

•  Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing and optimization.

•  Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for data streaming and event processing.

•  Proficiency in SQL for data querying and transformation.

•  Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and data quality frameworks.

•  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional environ

•    Must have experience in Data Engineering domain .

•    Must have implemented at least 2 project end-to-end in Databricks.

•    Must have at least experience on databricks which consists of various components as below
o    Delta lake
o    dbConnect 
o    db API 2.0
o    Databricks workflows orchestration

•    Must be well versed with Databricks Lakehouse concept and its implementation in enterprise environments.

•    Must have good understanding to create complex data pipeline

•    Must have good knowledge of Data structure & algorithms.

•    Must be strong in SQL and sprak-sql.

•    Must have strong performance optimization skills to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

•    Must have worked on both Batch and streaming data pipeline. 

•    Must have extensive knowledge of Spark and Hive data processing framework.  

•    Must have worked on any cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) and most common services like ADLS/S3, ADF/Lambda, CosmosDB/DynamoDB, ASB/SQS, Cloud databases.

•    Must be strong in writing unit test case and integration test

•    Must have strong communication skills and have worked on the team of size 5 plus

•    Must have great attitude towards learning new skills and upskilling the existing skills.
Preferred Qualifications

•    Good to have Unity catalog and basic governance knowledge.

•    Good to have Databricks SQL Endpoint understanding.

•    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.
  
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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