Databricks Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Databricks SME with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. You should have worked with or have a strong interest in agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints.

Responsibilities:

·       Modernize the data warehouse environment by migrating the platform to Databricks.

·       Work with database developers and administrators across multiple product teams.

·       Serve as a data and technology expert across a broad and diverse set of mission critical applications.

·       Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data warehouse architectures and ETL/ELT data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, Python, SQL.

·       Automate ETL/ELT data pipelines using Continuous integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and technologies.

·       Evaluating existing data sets and reporting architectures to identify strategic gaps and apply modern technologies to creatively achieve superior mission outcomes.

·       Analyze project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving technology, analytic methodologies, and advanced solution components.

·       Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines and warehouse performance to ensure efficient and reliable data processing.

·       Actively participate in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations, retrospectives and solution releases.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes but is not limited to:
  • 3 year check for felony convictions
  • 1 year check for illegal drug use
  • 1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
• 7+ years of professional experience working on complex data challenges in the areas of data architecture and engineering
• 3-5 years of Databricks experience. Alternative/equivalent technologies: Significant experience with Snowflake, Google BigQuery, or Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics will also be considered.
• Proven expertise with Databricks, including extensive hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, SQL, Kafka, and Databricks notebooks.
• Strong experience with data modeling techniques (e.g., dimensional modeling, data vault) and database design.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines for batch and/or streaming data.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and services related to data storage and processing (e.g., S3, ADLS).
• Experience automating ELT data pipelines using Continuous integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and technologies.
• Strong software development background using Agile or DevOps methods and deep familiarity with cloud-native technologies.
• Candidates with one or more of the above skillsets are encouraged to apply.

Desired:

·       5-10 years of DHS, DoD, or IC experience working in complex data environments, including the architecture and optimization of data schemas, terabyte-scale ETL, etc.

·       5-10 years of experience applying a range of analytical techniques including statistical, geospatial, link, temporal, and predictive analysis, for DHS, DoD, or IC agencies.

·       3-5 years of experience building and implementing artificial intelligence, neural networks, deep learning, or machine learning capabilities in software applications in a national security or academic environment.

·       Exposure to implementing or migrating to Cloud environments like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.

·       Previous experience as an Enterprise-level Data Architect, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or Data Analyst.

·       Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100