Senior Data Engineer

Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys

. Build and maintain ingestion pipelines bringing data from EP’s business systems into Databricks .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining data ingestion pipelines, particularly with Databricks, while ensuring data quality and governance. Proficient in automating CI/CD processes and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable data solutions.

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Databricks Solutions DevelopmentData Engineering ExperiencePython ProficiencySQL ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Data Ingestion PipelinesDatabricksPythonSQLREST API DevelopmentDelta TablesDimensional ModelingLakeflow JobsInfrastructure-as-CodeData Quality Automation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData FreshnessAccess ControlEntity ResolutionAudit Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePySparkPythonSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain ingestion pipelines bringing data from EP’s business systems into Databricks
Automate quality checks and source reconciliation to identify missing, inaccurate, or duplicate data
Design and develop silver and gold data layers
Deliver governed data products supporting reporting, cross-system matching, and identity resolution
Own day-to-day platform operations, including job scheduling, monitoring, alerting, data freshness, access control, and cost optimization
Maintain runbooks, test recovery procedures, and document knowledge for platform support
Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployments across development, testing, and production environments using Azure DevOps
Coordinate with EP’s IT vendor on Azure infrastructure needs outside the data platform
Preserve systems of record, enforce user-appropriate access, and validate licensing and platform constraints before deployment
Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into practical, reliable data solutions
Design and implement confidentiality, retention, least-privilege access, and audit controls for sensitive client and matter data
Support bounded AI and partner pilots with masking, evaluation data, and human approval
Evaluate the inherited Databricks platform, identify improvement opportunities, and shape the growing data function
Partner with the Manager of Data Services and Products and business, application, IT, and security stakeholders on architecture and build-versus-buy decisions
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of experience in data engineering
2+ years of hands-on experience building and operating Databricks solutions in production
Experience with multi-task Lakeflow Jobs over Delta tables governed by Unity Catalog
Experience deploying through Declarative Automation Bundles (formerly Databricks Asset Bundles) or equivalent infrastructure-as-code is strongly preferred
Ability to explain a production pipeline built, design decisions, failures, and operational challenges
Ability to communicate clearly with nontechnical partners and connect engineering decisions to business impact
Proficiency in Python, including testing with pytest and packaging
PySpark experience preferred
Strong SQL and dimensional modeling expertise, including serving governed datasets to BI tools
Experience building REST API and SaaS ingestion pipelines, including pagination, rate limits, schema drift, and credential rotation
Experience with Git-based CI/CD workflows
Azure DevOps is a plus
Experience using AI-assisted development tools and reviewing, testing, and validating generated code before deployment
Experience building Lakeflow pipelines, managed connectors, entity resolution, or record linkage is a plus
Experience managing Azure resources supporting a data platform, ideally as infrastructure-as-code, is a plus
All work must be performed within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

An opportunity to do challenging, dynamic, highly rewarding work with an inspiring mission
A team of intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships
Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences
People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching
Generous paid time off
Casual attire for employees working in person at Troy or Ann Arbor offices
Lots of free food for employees working in person at Troy or Ann Arbor offices
Regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture for employees working in person at Troy or Ann Arbor offices