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Remote Databricks Data Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Sentara Healthcare

Data Engineer - Remote

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site +1

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer! This is a fully remote position. Work Location: Remote ... Develop and maintain data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks * Work within a metadata-driven ...

Sentara

Data Engineer - Remote

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer! This is a fully remote position. Work Location: Remote ... Develop and maintain data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks * Work within a metadata-driven ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

Contributions We are looking for seasoned Senior Data Engineer to work with our team and our clients to develop enterprise grade data platforms, services, and pipelines in Databricks. We are looking ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

... Data Engineering with experience in the following: * * Experience designing and building data pipelines and data products on modern lakehouse platforms (e.g. Databricks, Apache Spark), including ...

Sentara

Lead Databricks Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$97.30K - $128.10K/yr

Sentara Health is looking for a Remote Lead Databricks Engineer. This is a remote position: Remote ... Integrate data pipelines with data catalog and governance tools (e.g., DataHub, Purview)

Sentara

Lead Databricks Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$106.08K - $176.82K/yr

Sentara Health is looking for a Remote Lead Databricks Engineer. This is a remote position: Remote ... Integrate data pipelines with data catalog and governance tools (e.g., DataHub, Purview)

Genworth Financial

Principal Data Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

... remote applicants residing in states/locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time: Alabama ... What you bring * 3-5 years of hands-on Databricks experience with other complementary technologies ...

Steampunk

Lead Data Architect

Mclean, VA · Remote

Databricks Data Engineer Professional * Google Professional Data Engineer * Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect * TOGAF or cloud architecture frameworks * Local to Washington, DC metro area ...

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Ad Hoc

Data Engineer III

Mclean, VA · Remote

$115.70K - $139K/yr

Data Engineer III This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers ... Databricks/Apache Spark Certification(s) 4. SAS experience To learn more about working at Ad Hoc ...

Gnw

Senior Data Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$104.90K - $142.50K/yr

POSITION TITLE Senior Data Engineer POSITION LOCATION This position is available to remote ... Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Python, SQL, and Databricks.

Genworth Financial

Senior Data Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$104.90K - $142.50K/yr

POSITION TITLE Senior Data Engineer POSITION LOCATION This position is available to remote ... Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Python, SQL, and Databricks.

Deloitte

Databricks Engineer

Rosslyn, VA · On-site +1

... remote client service delivery. Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026. Work you'll do As a Databricks Engineer on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for... * Build, configure, and ...

Deloitte

Databricks Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

... remote client service delivery. Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026. Work you'll do As a Databricks Engineer on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for... * Build, configure, and ...

Deloitte

Databricks Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

... remote client service delivery. Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026. Work you'll do As a Databricks Engineer on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for... * Build, configure, and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Databricks Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Databricks Data Engineer, you need a solid background in data engineering, strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with big data frameworks, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with Databricks, Apache Spark, cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and relevant certifications like Databricks Certified Data Engineer are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective remote communication, and collaboration skills set top performers apart in distributed teams. These skills and qualities ensure efficient data pipeline development, seamless integration, and successful project delivery in remote environments.

What are some common challenges faced by remote Databricks Data Engineers and how can they be addressed?

Remote Databricks Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating efficiently with distributed teams, managing access to secure data environments, and ensuring smooth pipeline deployments across different cloud platforms. To overcome these, it's important to leverage communication tools for regular check-ins, follow strict data governance protocols, and utilize collaborative features in Databricks such as shared notebooks and version control. Proactively documenting your work and staying updated with platform updates can also help streamline remote collaboration and problem-solving.

What is a Remote Databricks Data Engineer?

A Remote Databricks Data Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and manages large-scale data processing systems using the Databricks platform, often working from a remote location. They focus on building data pipelines, integrating data sources, and optimizing workflows for analytics and machine learning, leveraging tools like Apache Spark within Databricks. These engineers collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and scalable for business needs. Remote roles offer flexibility in work location while still requiring strong communication and technical skills.
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Data Engineer - Remote

Data Engineer - Remote

Sentara Healthcare

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site, Remote

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer!
This is a fully remote position.
Work Location:
Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Overview
We are looking for a Data Engineer to support a modern data platform built on Databricks. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines, supporting a metadata-driven ingestion framework, and ensuring data quality and governance are embedded into the platform.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks
  • Work within a metadata-driven ingestion framework to onboard new datasets
  • Implement data quality checks and validation rules within pipelines
  • Support ingestion from file-based sources and ingestion tools (e.g., Fivetran)
  • Handle schema changes, incremental loads, and file processing patterns
  • Contribute to data governance practices including tagging, metadata, and lineage
  • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issues
  • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on data onboarding and requirements
  • Follow and contribute to coding standards, reusable components, and best practices

Education
  • Experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience with a degree
  • 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree

Certification/Licensure
  • No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience
  • Required to 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience building ETL/ELT data pipelines
  • Understanding of Delta Lake concepts (merge, schema evolution, partitions)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Basic experience with Git and version control
  • Exposure to data catalog or governance tools (e.g., DataHub)
  • Experience with Fivetran or similar ingestion tools
  • Understanding of data quality and validation concepts
  • Experience working with metadata-driven frameworks
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to work in a structured, framework-driven environment
  • Focus on data quality, not just pipeline execution
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving data ecosystem

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: 80,204.80 - 133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Keywords: Data Engineer, Azure, ACP, Azure Cloud Platform, Fivetran, metadata, PySpark, Databricks
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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