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Description Leidos is looking for a talented Databricks Data Engineering Specialist to innovate and support cutting-edge data pipelines and analytics environments within an Azure cloud-based data lake. In this role, you will harness your expertise to turn business requirements into effective data solutions that power an enterprise-level Microsoft Azure analytics platform. You'll play a key role in maintaining ETL operations and crafting new data pipelines, ensuring top-notch data quality and management. The perfect candidate should have a strong background in Databricks, a solid grasp of advanced AI technologies, and a knack for critical thinking to solve technical challenges through collaboration with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will: • Design, build, and enhance scalable data solutions using Databricks and Medallion Architecture. • Efficiently manage ingestion routines for processing multi-terabyte datasets across multiple projects, each potentially utilizing various Databricks workspaces. • Integrate structured and unstructured data sources to derive high-quality business insights, utilizing advanced data analysis techniques. • Implement robust data management strategies to ensure integrity, availability, and accessibility of data, while seeking cost optimization opportunities in storage, processing, and analytics. • Monitor and support user requests, troubleshoot platform or performance issues, maintain cluster stability, and optimize Spark configurations. • Collaborate with teams to facilitate advanced AI-driven analytics and data science workflows. • Integrate with a range of Azure services such as Azure Functions, Storage Services, Data Factory, Log Analytics, and User Management for smooth data operations. Familiarity with these Azure services is advantageous. Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for infrastructure provisioning and management. • Adopt best practices for data security, governance, and compliance, aligning with federal regulations and public trust standards. • Proactively engage with both technical and non-technical teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective data solutions. For this position, you must possess: • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. • 3+ years of experience developing and designing ingestion flows for structured, streaming, and unstructured data utilizing cloud platform services with a focus on data quality. • Databricks Data Engineer certification along with 2+ years of experience in maintaining the Databricks platform and developing in Spark. • The ability to interact with clients and provide first-line support for incoming requests, clearly documenting solutions through architecture and interface diagrams. • Proficiency in Python, Spark, and R is essential; .NET development experience is a plus. • Solid understanding of data governance, including metadata management, enterprise data cataloging, data quality controls, and data security measures. • Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD automation, and cloud-based development (Azure, AWS). • U.S. citizenship with the ability to successfully obtain government-issued Public Trust clearance. While not required, additional education, certifications, or experience in the following will be considered a plus: • Certifications in Azure cloud services. • Knowledge of FinOps principles and strategies for cost management. At Leidos, we value innovation and are looking for individuals who thrive on creativity and initiative. We seek those who question the status quo and are eager to create something exceptional. If you are the type who is always thinking several steps ahead, you'll find a great home here. Original Posting: August 22, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change, Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an expected close date of no earlier than 3 days following the original posting date. Pay Range: Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors in determining an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and applicable market data.

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