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 Originally posted on Himalayas