Data Platform Engineer – 12 months – Remote
- Location: #Remote (based in Europe)
- Availability: Full-time
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: January 2025
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Platform Engineer to join their team on a Freelance basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Airflow Infrastructure Management: Optimize and maintain workflows on Kubernetes-based platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Data Migration Efforts: Plan and execute migrations to new orchestration platforms (e.g., Astronomer, AWS).
- Data Catalogue Enhancement: Manage LinkedIn DataHub to ensure accurate metadata integration and governance.
- Databricks Configuration: Set up and optimize Databricks infrastructure, leveraging tools like Spark and Delta Lake.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track infrastructure health, resolve issues, and provide actionable insights.
- Optional On-Call Support: Address critical incidents to minimize downtime.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Expertise in Airflow, Kubernetes, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Astronomer, MWAA).
- Strong background with big data tools (e.g., Spark, DBT) and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Proficiency in Databricks infrastructure and advanced features like Delta Lake.
- Experience in data migrations and managing metadata systems (e.g., LinkedIn DataHub).
- Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to software development best practices (CI/CD, version control).
Interested?
If this role is of interest, please send an up-to-date CV to taylor.lewis@darwinrecruitment.com
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Taylor Lewis