Senior Data & AI Engineer (Databricks Specialist)
Cognida · Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 46d ago
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About Cognida.ai
Our Purpose is to boost your competitive advantage using AI and Analytics.
We Deliver tangible business impact with data-driven insights powered by AI. Drive revenue growth, increase profitability and improve operational efficiencies.
We Are technologists with keen business acumen - Forever curious, always on the front lines of technological advancements. Applying our latest learnings, and tools to solve your everyday business challenges.
We Believe the power of AI should not be the exclusive preserve of the few. Every business, regardless of its size or sector deserves the opportunity to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and drive business value.
We See a world where our AI and Analytics solutions democratise decision intelligence for all businesses. With Cognida.ai, our motto is No enterprise left behind.
A highcaliber Data & AI Engineer who can operate independently while seamlessly collaborating across global time zones.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven Data & AI Engineer with deep expertise in the Databricks ecosystem to design, build, and accelerate our next-generation data architecture.
In this role, you won't just write backend pipelines; you will be the bridge between complex data engineering and tangible business value.
A critical measure of success in this role is the ability to rapidly build and execute concrete, high-impact technical demonstrations that showcase the power of unified data and AI.
Because we operate globally, you must thrive in an autonomous, highly flexible environment, collaborating effectively across diverse time zones.
Education : Bachelor's degree , BE/B. Tech in CS or equivalent
Experience : 10+ years
Location : Hyderabad,India
Position : Senior Data & AI Engineer (Databricks Specialist)
Key Responsibilities
Databricks Architecture & Governance
Design and implement robust data pipelines utilizing the Databricks Lakehouse platform. Take ownership of data governance, security, and fine-grained lineage using Unity Catalog.
Rapid Prototyping & Demos
Quickly conceptualize, build, and present functional, end-to-end data and AI demos (e.g., live dashboards, real-time pipelines, or LLM/RAG prototypes) to stakeholders and clients.
Core Data Engineering
Build scalable, efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark (PySpark/SQL), Delta Lake, and structured streaming. Ensure optimal performance tuning, partitioning, and cost-management of Databricks clusters.
Global Collaboration & Autonomy
Work independently with minimal supervision, managing your own schedule to align with global, cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Databricks & Governance Mastery
Proven track record implementing Databricks Unity Catalog for data governance, access control, and data lineage.
Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, including Delta Lake, serverless compute, and Workflows.
Core Data Engineering Excellence
Strong foundational knowledge of data engineering principles (star schemas, dimensional modeling, data warehousing vs. data lakes).
Advanced proficiency in Python/PySpark and SQL.
Experience building robust orchestrations and handling both batch and real-time streaming data.
Experience in building AI/ML workloads (e.g., MLflow, LLM integration, or RAG frameworks) within Databricks.
Agility & Communication
Exceptional ability to build quick, concrete POCs (Proof of Concepts) and technical demos that clearly translate data capabilities into business solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional.
Experience integrating Databricks with enterprise ecosystems, cloud provider native services (AWS/Azure/GCP), or modern BI tools.
Our Purpose is to boost your competitive advantage using AI and Analytics.
We Deliver tangible business impact with data-driven insights powered by AI. Drive revenue growth, increase profitability and improve operational efficiencies.
We Are technologists with keen business acumen - Forever curious, always on the front lines of technological advancements. Applying our latest learnings, and tools to solve your everyday business challenges.
We Believe the power of AI should not be the exclusive preserve of the few. Every business, regardless of its size or sector deserves the opportunity to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and drive business value.
We See a world where our AI and Analytics solutions democratise decision intelligence for all businesses. With Cognida.ai, our motto is No enterprise left behind.
A highcaliber Data & AI Engineer who can operate independently while seamlessly collaborating across global time zones.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven Data & AI Engineer with deep expertise in the Databricks ecosystem to design, build, and accelerate our next-generation data architecture.
In this role, you won't just write backend pipelines; you will be the bridge between complex data engineering and tangible business value.
A critical measure of success in this role is the ability to rapidly build and execute concrete, high-impact technical demonstrations that showcase the power of unified data and AI.
Because we operate globally, you must thrive in an autonomous, highly flexible environment, collaborating effectively across diverse time zones.
Education : Bachelor's degree , BE/B. Tech in CS or equivalent
Experience : 10+ years
Location : Hyderabad,India
Position : Senior Data & AI Engineer (Databricks Specialist)
Key Responsibilities
Databricks Architecture & Governance
Design and implement robust data pipelines utilizing the Databricks Lakehouse platform. Take ownership of data governance, security, and fine-grained lineage using Unity Catalog.
Rapid Prototyping & Demos
Quickly conceptualize, build, and present functional, end-to-end data and AI demos (e.g., live dashboards, real-time pipelines, or LLM/RAG prototypes) to stakeholders and clients.
Core Data Engineering
Build scalable, efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark (PySpark/SQL), Delta Lake, and structured streaming. Ensure optimal performance tuning, partitioning, and cost-management of Databricks clusters.
Global Collaboration & Autonomy
Work independently with minimal supervision, managing your own schedule to align with global, cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Databricks & Governance Mastery
Proven track record implementing Databricks Unity Catalog for data governance, access control, and data lineage.
Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, including Delta Lake, serverless compute, and Workflows.
Core Data Engineering Excellence
Strong foundational knowledge of data engineering principles (star schemas, dimensional modeling, data warehousing vs. data lakes).
Advanced proficiency in Python/PySpark and SQL.
Experience building robust orchestrations and handling both batch and real-time streaming data.
Experience in building AI/ML workloads (e.g., MLflow, LLM integration, or RAG frameworks) within Databricks.
Agility & Communication
Exceptional ability to build quick, concrete POCs (Proof of Concepts) and technical demos that clearly translate data capabilities into business solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional.
Experience integrating Databricks with enterprise ecosystems, cloud provider native services (AWS/Azure/GCP), or modern BI tools.
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Skills
Apache SparkData lineageUnity CatalogLLM IntegrationmlflowworkflowsDeltabi toolseltDimensional ModelingRAG FrameworksStructured StreamingServerless ComputeDatabricksPysparkPythonStar schemasSQLData WarehousingData GovernanceETL
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2022
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Cognida.ai is an AI-first solutions company specializing in Practical AI and Predictive Analytics for Enterprises. Our flagship platform “Zunō” helps enterprises boost competitive advantage to drive revenue growth, increase profitability, improve operational efficiencies, and enrich customer experiences. We bring a unique blend of Consulting and Engineering acumen, backed by deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Modern Data Stack, to deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for your business.
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