Data Platform Engineer Kafka Spark

5 days ago

Canada Homebase Full-time

Build Homebase’s data platform with Kafka, Spark, and Python in a hybrid Toronto schedule requiring Tuesdays and Wednesdays onsite. Own systems powering data and AI features.

As a Data and ML Platform Engineer, you will manage data ingestion, platform infrastructure, model serving, and machine learning foundations. You will work with Databricks, Delta, Terraform, CI/CD, gRPC, MLflow, and feature stores. The role partners across data engineering, data science, and product engineering to move proofs of concept into production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and run CDC and streaming pipelines
  • Manage Databricks, Unity Catalog, warehouses, and Terraform
  • Ship gRPC services and real-time inference workloads
  • Evolve feature stores and MLflow practices
  • Participate in the team’s on-call rotation

Requirements:

  • Production experience with Kafka and CDC systems
  • Hands-on Spark and Delta experience
  • Strong Python, SQL, and data modeling fundamentals
  • Container infrastructure experience with Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes
  • Comfort collaborating onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Toronto

Apply distributed systems, infrastructure, and machine learning platform expertise to Homebase’s AI-powered product foundation.