Data Engineer / Databricks Platform Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer / Databricks Platform Administrator to join our Data & AI team. This hybrid role combines Databricks platform engineering and administration with hands‑on data engineering delivery responsibilities. You will play a key role in establishing and operating a secure, scalable, enterprise‑grade Databricks platform on AWS while also contributing to data pipeline development, governance initiatives, and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement Databricks workspaces on AWS from the ground up.
• Configure and manage Unity Catalog, metastores, catalogs, schemas, storage credentials, and access controls.
• Design secure network architectures using AWS VPCs, Private Link, network isolation, and enterprise security best practices.
• Implement and manage IAM roles, instance profiles, and cloud access models.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform or equivalent tooling.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for platform configuration, deployment, and governance controls.
• Define and enforce cluster policies, workspace standards, and operational guardrails.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience administering Databricks environments.
• Experience implementing and managing Unity Catalog and Databricks governance frameworks.
• Experience building and supporting production‑grade data pipelines.
• Strong Python and SQL development skills.
• Strong AWS experience including: VPC Private Link IAM S3 Networking and security architecture.
• Strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience using Terraform (preferred) or equivalent tools.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform deployments.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration that rewards your expertise.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work, hybrid models, and a strong work-life balance.
• Learning and Development: Access to world‑class training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities to advance your skills.
• Career Growth: Defined career pathways with opportunities to work on impactful projects for global clients.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave policies, including parental leave and additional paid holidays.
• Diversity and Inclusion: A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia: At Accenture, we recognize that our people are multi‑dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can stride for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia: At Accenture, we recognize that our people are multi‑dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.