Databricks developer with irs experience

Acquired Data Solutions, Inc. (ADS) is seeking an experienced Senior Databricks Developer to support a major IRS modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing and implementing data solutions using Databricks and AWS, along with a strong background in software engineering, data processing, and cloud-native development.

In this role, you will analyze complex business and technical requirements, design and develop scalable solutions, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot application issues, and support the delivery of high-quality software products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and may provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Design, develop and implement scalable data solutions using Databricks and AWS
• Analyze and interpret complex business and technical requirements
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices
• Perform debugging, testing, optimization and enhancement of existing applications
• Respond to production issues and deliver timely software updates and fixes
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to deliver mission-critical solutions
• Identify opportunities for innovation and recommend improvements to existing architectures and processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members as needed
• Support agile development processes and participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active IRS MBI Public Trust Clearance
• Current Government Furnished Equipment (GTE)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional software development or data engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with AWS
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Experience conducting code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance tuning
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications and data platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Python development experience
• SQL development and optimization experience
• Experience developing data pipelines and cloud-native applications
• Experience with data analytics and large-scale data processing environments
• Experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers
• Experience working in federal government environments, particularly within the IRS
• Experience with Palantir is a plus

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience working with Agile environments
• Self-starter with a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team