Data Analyst; Databricks

Data Staff, Inc. is in need of a Data Analyst (Databricks) for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC

* This is a hybrid position, 3 days will be on-site

The Web Services group is seeking a skilled Data Analyst with strong experience in Azure Databricks to support the creation of data aggregations, dashboards, and reports. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise with Databricks (PySpark) and visualization tools, including both Databricks native tools and Power BI. In this role, you will be responsible for developing business requirements, supporting change management documentation, and actively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between data solutions and business needs.

You will work closely with a technical lead and participate in design discussions and planning with the broader development team.

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, create data mappings, develop dashboards, and ensure data quality and integrity
• Leverage Spark SQL within Databricks to query and analyze large datasets, writing efficient and complex SQL queries
• Collaborate closely with data engineers to design and deliver high‑quality data products
• Develop detailed data mappings to support the integration and transformation of data from diverse sources into structured, analysis‑ready formats
• Design and build intuitive, informative dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Databricks' native visualization tools to effectively communicate insights
• Build Gold‑layer data products to support custom‑built dashboards, APIs, and UI tools
• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, mappings, models, and dashboard functionality
• Perform statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights
• Develop and implement predictive models, algorithms, and advanced analytical tools to address specific business challenges

• 3 Years - Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure Databricks architecture in enterprise environments
• 3 Years - Strong understanding of data science concepts, including statistical learning and machine learning algorithms
• 3 Years - Proficiency in SQL and Python for developing queries, data transformations, and interactive dashboards
• 3 Years - Experience with techniques like dimensional modeling, entity‑relationship modeling, normalization / denormalization, or Data Vault
• 5 Years - Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions

• Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification

This opportunity is available on a corp to corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits
. Data Staff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long‑term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.