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