Databricks Data Analyst – AI/BI & FinOps

Job description / Role

Synopsis

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on data analyst – Databricks to help build, optimize, and enhance our modern data and analytics environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of Databricks data engineering, Azure FinOps and cost optimization, data analysis, and visualization experience. You will work with large and complex datasets, develop scalable data pipelines, provide actionable insights, and collaborate closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and cost-efficient.

This is an opportunity for someone who can bridge data engineering and analytics, translating complex data into meaningful insights while helping optimize the performance and cost of our Azure and Databricks environment.

Accountabilities

• Evaluate business needs to determine data and infrastructure requirements.
• Design and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines and architectures.
• Ingest and process raw data from a variety of sources, both batch and streaming.
• Assemble large, complex datasets that support business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and business operations, and deliver effective data solutions.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, such as automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-architecting infrastructure.
• Conduct data profiling and performance analysis. Collate and publish statistics, metadata, and summaries, and analyze and optimize data pipeline performance.
• Build tools and systems that support data transformation, data quality, and governance.
• Monitor, report, and optimize cloud cost consumption. Develop and implement techniques to optimize cost and performance.
• Support analytics and data science teams with tooling and data accessibility.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• At least three years of experience in a data engineer or data analyst role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong experience with Databricks AI/BI.
• Experience with the Azure cloud data platform.
• Experience with data warehouse design, data modeling, and partitioning strategies.
• Comfort working with structured and unstructured data.
• Knowledge of data governance practices, including cataloging, lineage, and compliance.
• Familiarity with version control, such as Git.
• Exposure to CI/CD for data workflows.

Additional information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline—we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network, and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.