Senior Databricks Data Engineer (m/f/*) Lisboa

Senior Databricks Data Engineer (m/f/*)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Our Engineering community is growing, and we’re now looking for a Senior Databricks Data Engineer to join our team supporting our global growth.

As Senior Databricks Data Engineer, you will design and optimize data processing algorithms on a talented,
- functional team. You should be familiar with the Apache
- source suite of technologies and eager to contribute to the advancement of data engineering.

What We Offer

• A chance to accelerate your career and work with outstanding colleagues across 3 continents in a supportive learning community.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas to unique projects and make a tangible impact.
• Flexible work arrangements: work from home, in the office, or a hybrid setup.
• Annual performance reviews and regular feedback cycles to foster growth.
• Personal development plans and professional development opportunities.
• Access to educational resources such as paid certifications and Udemy Business.
• Participation in local, virtual, and global team events to foster team bonding.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, focusing on Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Lead development of batch and streaming data workflows supporting analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and stakeholders to translate data requirements into robust solutions.
• Optimize performance and
  - efficiency of Databricks clusters and jobs using tools like Photon, Auto Loader, and Job Workflows.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, governance, and security within Databricks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s Databricks expertise development.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including Spark (Py
  Spark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, with experience in CI/CD pipelines (e. g. , Git
  Hub Actions, Azure Dev
  Ops).
• Understanding of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance tuning in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools (e. g. , Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and
  -
  - code (e. g. , Terraform).
• A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building scalable, reliable data systems.
• Professional English communication skills.

If you're interested or have questions, please contact us at recruit@ultratendency.com.

About Us

Ultra Tendency is an international premier Data Engineering consultancy specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIo
T, and Microservices. We design, build, and operate
- scale
- driven applications for major enterprises such as the European Central Bank, HUK-Coburg, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest car manufacturer. Founded in Germany in 2010, UT has developed a reliable client base and operates 8 branches across 7 countries on 3 continents.

We contribute to over 20
- source projects including Ansible, Terraform, Ni
Fi, and Kafka. Our impact on technology and business is evident, and clients seek us out for solving complex problems.

We thrive on challenges and diverse projects, fostering a supportive knowledge community focused on continuous learning and feedback. We promote
- life balance and support individual career development.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Data privacy for applicants is protected as per our data privacy statement.