Databricks Engineer (Databricks / Qlik / Python) | Active Secret Clearance Required

Description
Loch Harbour Group is seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer to support a high-visibility, mission-critical environment within the Navy. This role operates at the intersection of data engineering, solution architecture, and customer engagement, requiring an individual who can take ambiguous or undefined requirements and translate them into fully deployed, production-ready solutions. This is a high-impact, fast-paced Agile environment where solutions are often required within days.

The ideal candidate is a technically elite problem solver who can operate independently, lead solution development end-to-end, and interface directly with government stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end solution lifecycle: Facilitate requirements definition in ambiguous environments
Translate business needs into technical designs
Develop, test, deploy, and validate solutions with end users

Serve as the primary bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment between customer needs and delivered capabilities
Design and implement data-driven solutions leveraging Databricks, Qlik, Python, and SQL
Perform data validation, integrity assessment, and troubleshooting, particularly within replicated environments (e.g., Navy ERP data in Jupiter)
Develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions across data lakes and data cubes
Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for data, systems, and solution delivery
Work in a rapid Agile delivery model, supporting mission-critical needs with tight timelines
Collaborate with: Jira/Atlassian administrators
Data scientists and visualization teams
Government stakeholders and functional users

Support front-end solution development using Qlik, enabling downstream dashboarding and analytics
Ensure delivered solutions meet performance, usability, and mission requirement

Requirements
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or solution architecture
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end solution delivery from requirements through deployment
Expert-level proficiency (non-negotiable): Databricks
Qlik (Qlik Sense / QlikView)
Python
SQL

Strong experience with: Data lakes and/or data cubes
Data modeling and transformation
Data validation and integrity analysis
Power BI
PowerShell

Proven ability to: Operate in highly ambiguous environments
Define requirements where none are clearly stated
Work independently with minimal oversight
Lead technical efforts without formal authority

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly with complex or conflicting data
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with government stakeholders
Experience working in Agile / rapid development environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with: Navy ERP or similar financial systems
Replicated or synthetic data environments (e.g., Jupiter or similar)

Experience integrating with: Jira / Atlassian ecosystems

Familiarity with: Federal or DoD environments
Data governance and compliance standards

Relevant certifications (preferred, not required): Databricks certification
Agile /Scrum certifications
Data engineering or cloud certifications

Work Environment
Government-furnished equipment provided
All work conducted in an unclassified environment
Onsite presence preferred, but remote flexibility available for highly qualified candidates
Highly collaborative, mission-driven environment with direct customer interaction
What Makes This Role Unique

This is a niche, high-difficulty role that requires:
Deep technical expertise across multiple data platforms
The ability to translate ambiguity into execution
Strong ownership of both technical delivery and customer outcomes
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

Company Highlights:
At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:
Competitive salaries
Paid time off
Health, dental and vision insurance
Company paid short/long term disability
Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
401(k) (up to 5% matching)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Other company perks
The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.