Application Engineer Databricks Apps React TypeScript

Overview

Acuity, Inc. seeks an Application Engineer (Databricks Apps) to design, develop, and support data-driven applications that combine React + TypeScript front-end interfaces with Databricks-powered data services. This role delivers user-facing applications that expose analytics, workflows, and data products in a secure and scalable manner.

The Application Engineer translates business requirements into full-stack solutions, integrating modern web applications with Databricks, Spark, and cloud-based data platforms.

Why Acuity?

We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Why Acuity?

Responsibilities

• Design and develop React + TypeScript applications that interface with Databricks-backed data services
• Build user-facing applications that expose analytics, workflows, and data products
• Develop backend integration using Databricks APIs, jobs, and data pipelines
• Translate requirements into application architecture, data flows, and UI/UX behavior
• Integrate applications with data pipelines, APIs, and external systems
• Optimize application performance across frontend, API, and data layers
• Implement security, authentication, and access control across application and data layers
• Support CI/CD, version control, and automated deployment of application components
• Troubleshoot application, data, and integration issues across environments
• Maintain documentation for application architecture, interfaces, and workflows
• Support enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting software applications
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development
• Experience integrating applications with APIs and backend data services
• Experience working with Databricks, Spark, or cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with Python or similar backend integration technologies
• Experience designing scalable, secure application architectures
• Experience troubleshooting performance and integration issues
• Experience working in Agile environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building data-driven or