Data Platform Engineer Kafka Spark

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.