Databricks Developer

For our client were looking for a Databricks Developer. Key Responsibilities: * Build production-grade AI applications using Databricks capabilities. * Design and implement data and feature pipelines (Delta Lake, Auto Loader, Spark). * Develop and maintain MLflow-based model training and inference systems. * Utilize Hugging Face and foundation models, including fine-tuning when needed. * Build production processes using Databricks Workflows and Jobs. * Implement APIs and model serving solutions. Maintenance and Operations: * Participate in application change management (version control, configuration changes, controlled deployment processes). * Participate in incident management (incident triage, root cause analysis, corrective actions). * Monitor and optimize the performance of production processes (clusters, jobs, streaming processes). * Implement proactive maintenance practices (monitoring, alerts, capacity management). * Contribute to application documentation (architecture, data flows, user guides, operational procedures). Collaboration: * Work closely with other experts in the team. * Participate in architecture design and the continuous improvement of the production environment. Mandatory Skills and Experience: Several of the Following: Databricks Technical Expertise: * Spark (Python / PySpark / SQL) * Delta Lake (optimization, schema evolution, time travel) * Auto Loader and Structured Streaming * MLflow (tracking, registry, model serving) * Databricks Workflows / Jobs * Git-based development (Repos) AI Expertise: * Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models to production * Experience utilizing Hugging Face models * Experience with foundation model fine-tuning or RAG solutions * Experience with API-based inference Other Skills: * Experience with Azure services. Answer these questions separately in a few sentences and attach them to your application! (Mandatory!) - Do you have hands-on experience with Databricks, Python/PySpark, and SQL in production environments?* - Which of the following have you worked with: Delta Lake, Auto Loader, Structured Streaming, Databricks Workflows/Jobs, and Git?* - Do you have experience with MLflow, including model training, tracking, registry, or model serving, and deploying machine learning models into production?* - Which of the following AI technologies have you worked with: Hugging Face, foundation models/LLMs, fine-tuning, RAG, or API-based inference? Do you also have experience with Azure services?* - Do you have experience with production operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, incident management, and performance optimization? * Please apply with your updated CV in English, that clearly demonstrates your skills and experience relevant to this role. We offer continuously, which means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested, we recommend that you apply immediately. Additional Information: Good written and spoken Finnish + English language skills. Start date: 1.12.2026 End date: 31.12.2027 Scope/hours per week: 100% Location: Remote in Finland We offer you: We offer a versatile assignment where every day is different and interesting. We also offer a very competitive salary and good employee benefits. Are you interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team? The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please be quick and submit your application! Please include your salary expectation in your application. For more information, contact Kimmo Kärsämä, tel. 050 412 7500, [email protected] Explore Lokki, through our blog and website: https://www.lokki.fi/ . Lokki Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy (Finnish for Seagull Recruitment Services) has been active in providing recruitment services since 2005 and we belong to The Private Employment Agencies Association HPL. Our vision is to provide the best customer experience with our reliable, humane and effortless service around Finland. Our most important asset is a person who, as we know, thrives in a reliable and supportive atmosphere. At Loki you will be supported by your own human resources consultant throughout your employment relationship. At Lokki, we believe in a partnership achieved as a result of flexible service. Explore us and our vacancies: https://www.lokki.fi/. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.