[Hiring] Databricks Solutions Expert @Planned Systems International, Inc.

Role Description

Planned Systems International, Inc. is hiring a Databricks Solutions Expert that will define platform patterns, build reference implementations, set standards (cluster policies, Unity Catalog governance, CI/CD), and drive enablement so product, analytics, and data science teams can deliver reliable, compliant, and performant insights at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field (or commensurate experience).
• 12+ years of experience in data engineering/analytics; 5+ years building on cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
• 3+ years hands-on Azure Databricks (platform + pipelines) and Delta Lake.
• Proven experience setting up Unity Catalog with granular governance (RLS/CLS).
• Deep knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, Private Link, NSGs), identity (Entra ID), Key Vault, ADLS Gen2, Event Hubs, Azure SQL/MI, and Data Factory.
• Strong Spark expertise (PySpark/SQL), Structured Streaming, performance tuning, partitioning and storage optimization.
• Practical Terraform experience for Databricks/Azure resources; CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Security-first mindset; track record implementing audit logging, policy-as-code, and compliance controls.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to standardize, teach, and influence at enterprise scale.
• Active Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

• Experience operating platforms for >500 concurrent users and 1000s of analytics teams.
• Knowledge of Photon, DLT, Workflows, Lakehouse ML (MLflow, feature store), Delta Sharing.
• Exposure to FinOps and chargeback models for data platforms.
• Experience with Synapse/Fabric interoperability, and data virtualization patterns.
• Background in data modeling (medallion, dimensional, domain driven design) and data quality (expectations, SLAs).

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave.
• Options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health saving account options for pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
• Investment in the professional growth of employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.