Databricks Platform Engineer

Department: Grid & Operations

Location: Remote

Employment Type: FullTime

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Databricks Platform Engineer to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.

E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com

We’re seeking a Databricks Platform Engineer to own and evolve a production-grade Databricks environment supporting data engineering, analytics, and machine learning (ML) workloads. In this role, you’ll partner closely with data engineers, ML engineers, software engineers, and cloud teams to design scalable platform architecture, automate infrastructure, and embed security and governance by default. You’ll also focus on improving developer experience through self-service tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and reusable platform components.

The Databricks platform plays a foundational role in enabling data pipelines, analytics products, and ML workflows. As the platform owner, you’ll make sure the environment is reliable, observable, cost-efficient, and easy to use, helping teams move faster while maintaining enterprise standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on platform engineering, end-to-end ownership, and building systems that others rely on every day.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and operate a scalable Databricks platform supporting data, analytics, and ML workloads

• Own Databricks environments end to end, including workspaces, clusters, Unity Catalog, permissions, and AWS integrations

• Automate infrastructure and platform configuration using Infrastructure as Code

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable data and ML delivery

• Embed security, governance, and observability into the platform by default

• Optimize platform performance and cost through monitoring and proactive tuning

• Enable self-service through reusable tools, templates, and best practices

• Partner with engineers and data scientists to continuously improve the platform experience

You’re likely a great fit if you:

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused engineering roles

• Strong hands-on experience administering Databricks, including workspaces, clusters, jobs, and Unity Catalog

• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, with AWS experience preferred

• Proven experience automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or similar

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data, application, or ML workflows

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments

• Strong grasp of security, IAM, networking, and platform governance best practices

• Experience supporting data engineering, analytics, and machine learning teams

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and data functions

• Ownership mindset with a bias toward automation, reliability, and continuous improvement

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect

• Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.

• A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.

• A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is $115,000–130,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be 100% remote, with infrequent travel (generally 1-2 times per year).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @esource.com. Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.

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