About the Role
We are looking for a Databricks Engineer Intern for a 6-month program to gain hands-on experience with real client data pipelines and Lakehouse architecture. You will work alongside our delivery team on live engagements, contributing to actual pipeline builds and learning the ins and outs of a Databricks consulting engagement. We invest in your growth by supporting you in your Databricks learning path, with the goal of achieving the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification by the end of your internship. Expect a lean team, high visibility, and real learning opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of data pipelines using Spark (PySpark and SQL) on Databricks
- Assist with implementing Lakehouse and Medallion architecture patterns under senior engineer guidance
- Help with data ingestion, transformation, and quality checks on client and internal projects
- Support testing, debugging, and documentation of pipeline code
- Participate in code reviews and learn version control (Git) and Agile delivery practices
- Assist in preparing materials for client demos and technical discovery sessions
- Follow a structured learning path covering core Databricks concepts: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Lakeflow Jobs
- Prepare for and sit the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam before the internship ends
- Take on small, well-scoped engineering tasks with increasing independence over the 6 months
Qualifications
Required:
- Saudi National
- Recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Data Engineering
- Foundational knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred)
- Basic understanding of data concepts: databases, ETL/ELT, data structures
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Good communication skills, comfortable asking questions and taking feedback
- Fluency in Arabic and English
Preferred:
- Coursework or personal projects involving Spark, Databricks, or cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Exposure to Git or other version control tools
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience on live client Databricks engagements
- A structured path to the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification, with support from the company covering the costs associated with your learning
- Direct mentorship from senior engineers within a small, client-facing team
This role is open on a rolling basis as we are growing rapidly across the kingdom and the region. Applications are reviewed continuously, and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
