Apply now: DevOps Engineer, Location is Remote. Starts Sep 29, 2025 or ASAP for this 2.5 month contract with potential extension.
Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date Is: Sep 29, 2025 or ASAP
Duration: 2.5 months (potential extension)
Compensation Range: $30.00 – $45.00/hr W2
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with deep Databricks expertise to join as a Subject Matter Expert. This role will be responsible for enabling and automating infrastructure tasks across Databricks environments using UI, CLI, REST APIs, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
The engineer will focus on Azure cloud infrastructure and networking , supporting secure deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and environment provisioning. As a standalone SME , this role collaborates closely with developers, data engineers, and platform stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient Databricks operations.
Own Databricks infrastructure enablement (80% Databricks, 20% general DevOps).
Configure and manage Databricks workspaces, private endpoints, and secure networks.
Automate provisioning and deployments with Terraform and GitHub Actions.
Support CI/CD pipeline setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Perform operational debugging for compute, storage, and networking issues.
Partner with developers, data engineers, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards.
Enable user onboarding and troubleshoot adoption challenges across Databricks environments.
Hands-on expertise in Databricks UI, CLI, and REST APIs.
Experience with Azure Databricks , VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and containerization.
Proficiency with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code.
CI/CD pipeline experience, preferably with GitHub Actions.
Knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and networking policies.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate independently as a standalone SME.
Broader DevOps background (CI/CD, monitoring, environment automation).
Familiarity with additional cloud DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
Prior experience in highly regulated or secure environments.