Data Engineer – Python | Databricks | PySpark

Data Engineer – Python | Databricks | PySpark
Company: Fortune 500 Financial Services firm
Location: Hybrid - London
Type: Permanent
Salary: £90k + 20% bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Exclusively via DATAHEAD

Are you a detail-oriented Python Developer who thrives in complex data environments?
Do you have hands-on experience with

Databricks ,

PySpark , and cloud-native data engineering?

We’re hiring a

Data Engineer

on behalf of a

Fortune 500 firm

undergoing a major data and analytics transformation. You’ll join a global Advanced Analytics function working at the cutting edge of data science, engineering, and AI.

Why this role?
You’ll join a cross-functional team that includes data scientists, actuaries, software engineers, and AI specialists - all working together to build intelligent data platforms that power business-critical decisions across the organisation.

This is a cloud-first, engineering-led environment where you’ll play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable data products.

What You’ll Do:
Build and maintain scalable Python applications using

Databricks

and

PySpark
Design and optimise robust data pipelines and processing frameworks
Write clean, modular, and testable code aligned with

SOLID

principles
Contribute to

CI/CD pipelines , automated testing frameworks, and deployment tools
Collaborate with stakeholders across data science, analytics, and engineering
Build and expose

RESTful APIs

for secure data integration across platforms
Help shape the data architecture that underpins machine learning and AI models

What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience developing in

Python

for data-intensive applications
Hands-on expertise with

Databricks

and

PySpark
Strong grasp of cloud data platforms and modern engineering practices
Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (e.g. Git), and automated testing
Ability to work effectively in cross-border, cross-functional teams
A proactive, delivery-driven mindset with strong attention to detail

What’s in It for You:
Excellent salary + performance bonus
Private medical and dental cover, enhanced pension, life insurance, income protection
Flexible working options, including holiday buy/sell and season ticket loans
Training budget and career development pathways in a forward-thinking, data-driven organisation
Exposure to global projects in a high-impact function

This opportunity is with a

Fortune 500 company

known for its long-term thinking, innovation, and technical excellence. With operations spanning over 20 countries, the firm is investing heavily in data and analytics to shape its future – and this role is crucial to that mission.