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$151,535–$220,881/yr
US Unlimited PTO 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Own architecture and delivery for modern data platforms end-to-end.
  • Shape client data strategy and design scalable solutions.
  • Mentor internal team members and ensure high-quality delivery.

Databricks SQL Python Cloud Platforms Data Modeling

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$126,279–$184,068/yr
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  • Design and build scalable data pipelines and schemas for client engagements.
  • Lead data architecture and modeling discussions, weighing tradeoffs.
  • Mentor teammates and contribute to 8th Light's culture and values.

8th Light is a technology solutions consultancy that partners with organizations to build software, platforms, and agentic products. Founded in 2006, the company fosters an open, collaborative culture grounded in honesty and continuous learning.

US

  • Become a trusted data and AI advisor, translating business questions into AI-ready data architectures.
  • Design and implement AI-optimized data platforms, including cloud data warehouses, lakehouses, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Engineer modern ELT/ETL pipelines and data models using SQL, Python, and tools like Snowflake, Databricks, and dbt.

Aimpoint Digital is a fully remote data and analytics consultancy that partners with innovative software providers to solve complex business problems. The team is dynamic and collaborative, working independently on client engagements across industries.

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  • Lead impactful customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development.
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  • Empower customers by providing architecture guidance and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with Databricks best practices.

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide, including Comcast and Condé Nast, rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and fosters a diverse, inclusive culture.

$135,000–$170,000/yr
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  • Define scalable architectures for enterprise data platforms across ingestion, storage, processing, governance, and consumption.
  • Establish technical standards for data modeling, security, reliability, and lifecycle management.
  • Mentor engineers and guide architectural direction while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The company is a technology organization focused on building enterprise data platforms. It fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, with a focus on technical excellence.

UK

  • Design and maintain scalable batch and near real-time data pipelines in Databricks, integrating data from various sources.
  • Build unified customer profiles and support identity resolution, deduplication, enrichment, and Golden Record creation.
  • Enable CRM and marketing teams to access trusted, activation-ready customer data with minimal latency.

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  • Design and architect scalable Databricks-based solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Lead end-to-end cloud data platform implementations across AWS and/or Azure.
  • Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Cuesta Partners is a consulting firm that delivers data engineering solutions in a client-facing environment. They value entrepreneurship, humility, diversity, learning, speed, and balance, and offer a competitive compensation package.

$0–$215,000/yr
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  • Lead, coach, and develop a global team of data engineers while guiding technical architecture and delivery.
  • Build and scale large-scale data pipelines, production datasets, and QA systems using Databricks, Airflow, SQL, and PySpark.
  • Partner with product and research teams to transform complex data into reliable, production-grade assets for customers and internal applications.

YipitData is a leading market research and analytics firm that analyzes billions of alternative data points to provide actionable insights for the disruptive economy. The company recently raised $475M, operates globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India, and has been recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years.

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  • Design and architect scalable Databricks-based solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Lead end-to-end cloud data platform implementations across AWS and Azure.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to data engineering teams.

Cuesta Partners delivers data engineering solutions for enterprise clients. They are a consulting firm with a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and team growth.

UK Ireland

  • Design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines using modern ETL/ELT approaches on cloud-native platforms.
  • Work with technologies such as Databricks, PostgreSQL, and distributed processing frameworks to deliver production-ready solutions.
  • Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and AI engineers while mentoring junior team members.

Version 1 is a technology and transformation solutions company trusted by global brands. With over 3,300 employees and €350m revenue, they are a values-driven employer focused on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Canada Unlimited PTO

  • Lead the Data & Observability Platform team to build scalable data capabilities and improve engineering velocity.
  • Partner with Data & Analytics, SRE, and Cloud Platform Engineering to deliver reliable platform foundations and observability.
  • Drive modernization of legacy data platforms into cloud-native patterns on GCP, Databricks, and dbt.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains with an AI-infused platform. With over 2000 employees worldwide and multiple Top Employer awards, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture.

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  • Design and deliver scalable Databricks solution architectures for enterprise customers.
  • Lead technical discovery sessions and develop prototypes and proofs of concept.
  • Collaborate with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

This company is a partner organization that designs and delivers modern data and AI platforms. It offers a remote-friendly work environment and a collaborative culture focused on innovation.

$250,000–$290,000/yr
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  • Own the end-to-end data platform architecture from source systems to serving, deciding where the stack consolidates.
  • Design the path for order data as it moves off the legacy monolith onto a new source of truth.
  • Bring real modeling rigor and a single semantic layer for core metrics like revenue, conversion, and retention.

Owner is an AI-native platform that helps local business owners, starting with restaurants, run their operations including website, online ordering, CRM, and POS. The company has a team of low hundreds and fosters a remote-first, global culture.

$108,400–$180,700/yr
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  • Design and build production data pipelines on Databricks using medallion architecture and Data Vault 2.0.
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Bloomerang offers a giving platform and support for nonprofits to raise more and retain donors. They serve tens of thousands of nonprofits and have a culture built on core values of Simplify, Care, and Act.

$90,800–$151,400/yr
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  • Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise data warehouse on Databricks, migrating from BigQuery.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and dimensional data models to support internal analytics.
  • Establish data warehouse standards, governance, and best practices across the organization.

Bloomerang is a nonprofit giving platform that helps tens of thousands of nonprofits raise more, recruit more, and retain more. The company has a mission-driven culture built on core values of Simplify, Care, and Act.

  • Design and deploy highly performant end-to-end data architectures using Databricks and Apache Spark.
  • Develop and manage scalable batch and streaming solutions in cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Lead large-scale data engineering projects, ensuring technical delivery and client management.

Derex Technologies Inc provides IT consulting, staffing solutions, and software services to global clients. With over two decades of experience, the company delivers high-quality technology professionals across various industries.

Canada

  • Own the design, delivery, and operation of major data products including ETL pipelines and storage solutions.
  • Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define solutions and drive projects from design to production.
  • Mentor engineers, lead technical strategy, and participate in on-call rotation for production systems.

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility company, on a mission to make transportation shared, affordable, and carbon-free. It has powered over one billion rides across 30 countries and is a Time 100 Most Influential Company.

US

  • Guide strategic enterprise customers through cloud data engineering transformations, including performance testing and production-ready pipeline architecture.
  • Prove platform value by architecting solutions for big data, data warehousing, and lakehouse use cases.
  • Support technical sales through custom proofs of concept, workload sizing, and community workshops.

Databricks is the Data and AI company, providing a unified platform for data, analytics, and AI to over 20,000 organizations worldwide, including 70% of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices globally, it fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and offers comprehensive benefits.

US

  • Build advanced data pipelines using Snowflake and AWS, leveraging AI-assisted development and Medallion Architecture.
  • Design analytical data models and write complex Python/SQL to ensure high performance and 99.95% uptime.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive architectural improvements, supporting data governance and automation.

Spring Venture Group is a digital direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company specializing in Medicare Supplement and related products. It is a leading company with a family of brands and a dedicated team of licensed insurance agents, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

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  • Lead the modernization of the data platform by migrating legacy Hadoop, Spark, and Impala pipelines to a scalable Databricks architecture.
  • Accelerate migration efforts using AI coding assistants like Claude and Codex to convert SQL and modernize ETL workflows.
  • Design and optimize scalable data pipelines with Airflow and Databricks, ensuring reliability, cost-efficiency, and data quality.

LivePerson is a leader in enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation, powering nearly a billion conversational interactions monthly. Fast Company named them the #1 Most Innovative AI Company, and they foster a remote-first, innovative culture.

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