Data Platform Engineer

QuickLaunch Analytics

Data Platform Engineer at QuickLaunch Analytics designing and implementing scalable data platforms. Collaborating with customers to ensure successful deployment and adoption of data solutions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSanta Cruz • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureETLPythonSparkSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deploy modern data platforms in Azure Databricks, including full environment setup (storage, compute, catalogs, security) and infrastructure optimization
Build scalable data pipelines and Lakehouse solutions using Python, SQL, and orchestration across Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
Lead customer implementations and technical delivery, supporting new deployments, upgrades, and escalation troubleshooting in Azure environments
Develop and manage ETL/ELT integrations across third-party tools and custom APIs, ensuring reliable, production-grade data workflows
Implement secure, high-performance data architectures, including Unity Catalog, OneLake security, networking (VPNs, private endpoints), and cost optimization
Partner directly with customers as a technical advisor, translating business needs into data platform solutions and driving best practices across Databricks and Fabric

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Fabric, Spark, Python, and SQL
Solid foundation in database concepts and data modeling, with experience working across structured and semi-structured datasets
Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration, including tools like Fivetran and building/customizing API-based data pipelines
Comfortable working in customer-facing or consulting environments, supporting new implementations in Azure Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts (e.g., Entra ID users, groups, and permissions)
Strong aptitude for diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex technical issues efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers and team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLDatabricksMicrosoft FabricETLELTdata modelingdata integrationAPI-based data pipelinesSpark

Soft Skills

customer-facingconsultingcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical deliverytechnical advisorybest practicestroubleshootingcollaborationaptitude for diagnosing issues