Databricks Administrator

Company Description

Resultant is a contemporary consulting firm with a distinctive approach to problem-solving.

We don't solve problems for our clients. We solve problems with them.

Using outcome-driven data analytics, technology solutions, digital transformation, and more, our team collaborates with clients from both the public and private sectors to overcome their most intricate issues. We initiate by learning everything we can about their identity, their operation, and their aspirations so that we can genuinely empathize with their issues. Collaborating with our clients ensures that their desired results are always prioritized, guiding our efforts with their challenges and strengths. We establish client-focused relationships first, then create custom solutions that exceed expectations.

Established initially in Indianapolis in 2008, Resultant now employs over 400 team members who are based at offices across the United States including Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Lansing, Michigan; Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.

We're Resultant. Clients collaborate with us to witness a difference. People join us to make one.

Job Description

About the Role:

We're looking for a highly driven and technically adept Databricks Administrator to join our team. In this position, you will be crucial in deploying, managing, and optimizing the Databricks platform, ensuring smooth integration and operation within our cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy applications on the Azure Databricks platform and provide continuous technical support and solutions.
• Create and manage workspaces, users, groups, and workspace storage, implementing best practices for workspace settings.
• Configure and maintain Databricks solutions, including access control, cost management, performance management, and application gateways.
• Ensure solid backup strategies are in place and uphold the platform's integrity.
• Manage compute resources, including clusters, Databricks SQL warehouses, MLflow model serving, and orchestration resources.
• Administer the platform proactively to optimize performance, utilization, and deliver infrastructure guidance.
• Coordinate with dependent infrastructures, such as AWS services, to integrate and leverage Databricks capabilities effectively.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated expertise with Azure Databricks and a good understanding of AWS services.
• Evident experience in managing cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure.
• Strong documenting skills to support and explain technical solutions.
• The ability to guide solutions independently while supporting a collaborative development team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. This foundational education provides the necessary technical background.

Master’s Degree (optional) in Data Science or Big Data Analytics. A higher degree can offer advanced understanding of data analytics and management.

Recommended Certifications:

Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark: Validates the ability to use Spark for developing data engineering solutions.

Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist: Demonstrates expertise in data science and machine learning on the Databricks platform.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate: Since Databricks is often used with Azure, this certification confirms skills in Azure data science solutions.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate: Useful for those managing Databricks on the Azure platform, this certification covers all aspects of cloud administration.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Data Analytics: For those who will integrate Databricks with AWS, these certifications validate skills in AWS cloud and analytics services.

Additional Information

What you should know about us: 

• We are humble, hungry, and smart. We tackle big problems, serve numerous clients, and are wholly dedicated to delivering transformative results.
• We are team players, profoundly committed to the organization's mission, and to aiding everyone around us to succeed.
• We compensate well and reward performance that delivers positive outcomes for our clients.
• Our leaders work diligently, serving as bright examples of what it means to embody our values. They are servant leaders, aiding their teams to achieve success in every possible way.
• We provide various opportunities for self-development.
• We take pride in having the best talent in the industry, and trust that you're up for the challenge!

What our team members say about us:

• "I love our true empathy and concern for our clients, it's extremely rare and very much appreciated. It's a pleasure to be a part of an organization like this."
• "I learn something new every single day, and I feel like I'm a part of building an organization that has legs. I'm consistently humbled by the talent and caliber of our team."
• "The company's culture is amazing, and my team's environment is great. The benefits offered to employees are better than competitors, and the one-on-one attention provided by my team lead is extremely beneficial to me."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer