Databricks Platform Engineer

McKesson Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbus, OH
Salary
$106,500–$177,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $142k
$94k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation is a premier American healthcare services company that distributes pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical supplies, and provides technology to the healthcare industry.

McKesson Corporation currently has 59 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $127,400–$211,300 across 59 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Databricks Platform Engineer

The Databricks Platform Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing a cloud-based data platform that supports enterprise analytics, reporting, and data product development. This role focuses on the operational side of data engineering, including platform administration, infrastructure automation, data ingestion capabilities, governance implementation, and ensuring overall platform reliability. You will manage Databricks environments, oversee cluster performance, and develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform within Azure environments. Key responsibilities include implementing data access controls via Databricks Unity Catalog, managing lifecycle processes across production environments, and resolving data processing bottlenecks. The role requires proficiency in SQL, Python, and troubleshooting to support structured and unstructured workloads. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure the platform remains scalable and secure while navigating complex requirements for high-quality data solutions within a regulated healthcare environment.

What you'll do

  • Administer and maintain Databricks environments to support enterprise analytics and data engineering workloads.
  • Manage platform configurations, cluster performance, capacity planning, and overall operational stability.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform within Azure environments.
  • Build and support data ingestion frameworks to move data reliably across various platforms.
  • Implement data governance and access controls using Databricks Unity Catalog.
  • Identify and resolve data performance bottlenecks to optimize processing workloads.
  • Document platform standards, operational procedures, and support processes for the engineering team.
  • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and regular operational reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Experience administering Databricks environments and supporting production workloads.
  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Experience supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
  • Experience developing and maintaining data ingestion solutions.
  • Strong SQL and troubleshooting skills combined with an understanding of data modeling and governance.
  • Experience with Unity Catalog, Snowflake, Python, or CI/CD automation (preferred).

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