Databricks Analytics Consultant (Semantic Layer & Governance)

Contract Opportunity: Analytics Engineer / Databricks Consultant (Remote, must be based in Germany)
I'm supporting a major data transformation initiative and looking for an experienced Analytics Engineer / Databricks Specialist who can help build the next generation of governed, AI‑enabled analytics.
If you enjoy shaping semantic layers, building SQL models, and enabling business teams with modern BI capabilities, this one is worth a look.
Project Details

Start: May 2026

Duration: 3 months + extension option

Location: Fully remote within Germany

Collaboration: Close alignment with teams in the USA


 What You'll Be Working On

Developing robust SQL‑based data models on Databricks for analytics, reporting, and self‑service BI

Owning Unity Catalog setup and governance (lineage, access control, discoverability)

Creating AI/BI dashboards and enabling conversational analytics using Databricks Genie

Implementing NL2SQL so business users can query data in natural language

Designing a scalable semantic layer to ensure consistent metrics across the organisation

Setting up Row‑Level Security (RLS) and role‑based access controls

Supporting integrations with downstream reporting tools


What You Bring

6–10 years of experience in analytics engineering or data consulting

Strong hands‑on expertise with Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, and governed analytics

Experience with semantic layer design and BI/AI dashboarding

Background in Retail or CPG is a plus

Comfortable collaborating with international teams (project language: English)


Project Details

Start: May 2026

Duration: 3 months + extension option

Location: Fully remote within Germany

Collaboration: Close alignment with teams in the USA

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