Senior Data Platform Engineer (Azure/Databricks)

Location: Remote from Bogota, Medellin, Sao Paulo, Costa Rica (GAM), or Lima

Salary: $4,900–$6,700 USD per month

Company

hirify.global is hiring for an engineering role focused on enterprise data platform evaluation, integration, governance, and innovation.

What you will do

• Evaluate Microsoft Azure and Databricks capabilities for enterprise adoption.
• Design and execute proof-of-concepts covering scalability, security, governance, operability, and business value.
• Build reusable integrations and frameworks using APIs, platform services, and automation tooling.
• Collaborate with platform engineering teams on technical standards, best practices, and adoption recommendations.
• Research data governance, observability, AI-assisted operations, and platform automation capabilities.
• Develop technical documentation, decision frameworks, and architecture recommendations.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including Unity Catalog and data governance.
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and modern Azure data platform services.
• Background in API development, REST services, system integrations, and cloud-native solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Understanding of cloud architecture, automation, CI/CD, and GitHub-based source control.
• Experience conducting technical evaluations, pilots, or architectural assessments, with strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with data observability platforms, Databricks Genie, or conversational data capabilities.
• Exposure to Zero Ops, platform automation, or self-service operational models.
• Experience with data lineage, metadata management, enterprise governance frameworks, or platform approval processes.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available from the specified locations.
• The role contributes to platform modernization and improved operational efficiency, reliability, and developer experience.
• The position combines hands-on engineering, technical research, platform integration, and advisory work.