Sydney NSW, Skills
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Description
Salary: $166,000 – $240,000 plus super
About the Role
We are partnering with a growing consultancy-focused technology team seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer to help design, build, and deploy modern AI and data platform solutions. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a strong client-facing consulting mindset.
You will work across AI, data, and platform engineering initiatives, helping customers build scalable, production-grade solutions on Databricks while engaging directly with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges.
What You'll Be Doing
Design, build, and deploy enterprise-scale Databricks solutions
Lead the development of modern AI and data platforms in production environments
Implement and optimize Databricks architecture, governance, and best practices
Work closely with clients to understand requirements and provide strategic technical guidance
Drive platform engineering initiatives across data, analytics, and AI workloads
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Contribute to architecture decisions, technical leadership, and platform innovation
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks in enterprise or production environments
Proven experience building, engineering, and deploying Databricks-based solutions
Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog and Databricks governance frameworks
Experience with Agent Bricks (AgentBricks) or similar AI agent capabilities within the Databricks ecosystem
Background in AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related disciplines
Demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end solutions from design through deployment
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong consulting mindset with the ability to advise and influence clients
Additional Requirements
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and travelling when required
Ability to engage confidently with both technical and business stakeholders
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