Data Engineer - Databricks - Remote - £60k

Data Engineer - Databricks - Remote - £60k

My client are a leading Data Partner and consultancy looking for an experienced data engineer with skills in Databricks, the Azure Data Platform and Python to join their expanding team in a role which encompasses technical know how and a client-facing skillset.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £60k
• Annual Performance related bonus of 10%
• Remote/hybrid working (once every 2 weeks in office) in Edinburgh, Manchester or London hubs
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
• Career progress programme - guaranteed learning and development investment
• Life insurance
• Private medical health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme

Role and Responsibilities

• Utilise a wide range of data engineering skills, with a focus on the Databricks, Python, and the Azure Data Platform, experience with other cloud platforms is also desirable.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients on projects including interpersonal skills with both business and technical focused colleagues.
• Experience working as a data engineer to develop end-to-end solutions in a collaborative team environment.
• Delivering high-quality pieces of work, proven ability to escalate problems to client / senior team members where necessary and propose possible solutions.
• Support building the Consulting practice through contribution to ongoing initiatives. This can include contributing to knowledge-sharing activities, and data services.

What do I need to apply for the role

• Strong experience with Databricks, either on Azure or AWS.
• Good working knowledge of Databricks components: DeltaLake, Unity Catalog, ML Flow, etc. Expertise in SQL, Python and Spark (Scala or Python)
• Experience working with relational SQL databases either on premises or in the cloud.
• Experience delivering multiple solutions using key techniques such as Governance, Architecture, Data Modelling, ETL / ELT, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Master Data, and BI.
• A solid understanding of key processes in the engineering delivery cycle including Agile and DevOps, Git, APIs, Containers, Microservices and Data Pipelines.
• Experience working with one or more of Kafka, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data modelling and data architectures: Inmon, Kimball, DataVault
• Strong client facing and consultancy skills and experience

My client have very limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy within the next 2 weeks. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at or call me on .

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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