Databricks Data Engineer

Job Title: Staff Data Engineer - AWS / DatabricksJob Location: REMOTE - EST Hours, client is based out of North CarolinaJob/Visa Type: Direct Hire, W2 - must be a United States Citizen or GC HolderJob Salary: 150,000 - 200,000 per year Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the Financial Media space, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to shape the next generation of their data platform—powering analytics and insights that help millions of people make smarter financial decisions.About the Team Structure + Culture: You’ll guide architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable, high-performing data solutions that drive measurable impact. What the right candidate will enjoy:Working in a modern, cloud-native data environment focused on accessibility, performance, and continuous improvement.Opportunities to lead design and code reviews, mentor engineers, and raise technical standards across teams.A flexible and supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits.What type of experience does the right candidate have:7+ years of data-engineering experience designing and deploying large-scale data solutions.Deep expertise in SQL and strong software engineering skills in Python or Scala.Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, and AWS cloud services.What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure in Databricks and AWS.Partner with analytics and product teams to translate business needs into scalable data models and solutions.Develop automated workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and validation.Implement and promote best practices in data architecture, security, observability, and governance.