Job Description
Overview
This is a brand‑new role supporting a strategic initiative to transition a large portfolio of complex SaaS‑based products to Databricks. You'll join a highly collaborative team of 10 programmers and play a hands‑on leadership role—writing and converting code while guiding and influencing others through the migration.
The team has deep SaaS experience and is newer to Databricks and Python, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning technical direction, mentoring teammates, and driving large‑scale modernization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of ~50 complex products from legacy/SaaS‑based systems into Databricks
Convert and modernize existing codebases using Databricks, Python, and SQL
Design and implement robust frameworks for workflows, automated jobs, and program runs
Develop and maintain highly complex programs with multiple components and dependencies
Act as a technical guide and mentor for team members new to Databricks
Collaborate closely with a 10‑person engineering team in a highly communicative, team‑oriented environment
Team & Environment
10 total programmers (3 U.S.‑based, recently joined; 7 highly experienced in SaaS)
Extremely collaborative and communicative culture
Fully remote team
Preference for candidates located within Kaiser regions (CA, WA, OR, GA)
Interview Process
30‑minute phone screen with HM
Single 60‑minute panel interview with HM + 3 programmers from the team
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands‑on Databricks experience
Strong Python development experience
Advanced SQL skills (writing, optimizing, and maintaining complex queries)
Proven experience working with:
Complex, multi‑component codebases
Automated workflows and scheduled program runs
Large‑scale data or application migrations
Ability to operate at a high level while remaining hands‑on
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Nice‑to‑Have / Big Plus
Prior SaaS experience (even minimal exposure is helpful)
Experience guiding or mentoring engineers through new technology adoption
Background in transitioning legacy platforms to modern data architectures
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.