Role: Databricks Engineer (Contract)
Location: Hybrid – Barcelona, Mannheim, or Krakow (1-2 days on-site, flexible)
Day Rate Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: finlay.sheard@forsythbarnes.com
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Databricks Engineer to join a growing AI engineering team on a contract basis. The role will support additional workload demands and contribute to building the technology infrastructure that underpins new features within a data and AI platform.
This is an opportunity for an adaptable developer with strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity to work across a variety of projects within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain scalable features within the AI platform.
* Build and optimize technology infrastructure to support data and AI initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists.
* Understand internal customer needs and deliver solutions effectively.
* Contribute to the creation of reusable recipes, packages, and tools for internal platform users.
Core Skills & Experience
* 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks (PySpark, SQL optimizations).
* Strong proficiency with Python, Spark, and the Microsoft Azure stack.
* Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Experience working in hybrid/Agile engineering environments.
* Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.