The World Bank Group is looking for an Associate Data Engineer to optimize, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that supports our data-driven decision-making processes. This role is part of our mission to end extreme poverty, increase shared prosperity, and promote sustainable development. You will be a key contributor to our Platforms & Tools unit.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain enterprise data platform capabilities on Databricks Lakehouse and Microsoft Fabric
- Implement medallion architecture patterns (bronze, silver, gold) for data organization and quality progression
- Configure and manage Delta Lake for ACID transactions, time travel, and reliable data storage
- Support Unity Catalog implementation for data discovery, lineage, and governance
- Contribute to OneLake integration and platform capabilities within Microsoft Fabric
- Configure and manage platform components including compute clusters, storage, and security
- Implement platform features that support batch and streaming workloads
- Contribute to building data platform capabilities as products that enable self-service for business users
- Develop reusable templates, patterns, and accelerators that reduce time-to-value for data consumers
- Support the creation of data products with clear documentation, quality metrics, and usage guidance
- Assist in building intuitive interfaces and experiences that enable non-technical users to access and work with data
- Contribute to platform adoption by ensuring capabilities are discoverable, well-documented, and easy to consume
- Support feedback loops to capture user needs and continuously improve platform offerings
- Help track platform usage metrics, adoption rates, and user satisfaction to inform product decisions
- Contribute to onboarding materials, tutorials, and self-service guides for data platform consumers
- Develop reusable platform templates and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns for common use cases
- Create blueprints for workspace configuration, cluster setup, storage organization, and security controls
- Build standardized patterns for platform provisioning, access management, and cost allocation
Technical Stack
- Databricks Lakehouse
- Microsoft Fabric
- Delta Lake
- Unity Catalog
- OneLake
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Platforms & Tools unit within the ITS Data Office.
Work Mode
This role is based locally in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The World Bank Group is an equal opportunity employer.
