Databricks Data Engineer - Manchester
£100,000 | 2 days in office
My client, a leading technology consultancy, is seeking an experienced Databricks Data Engineer to join their team on a high-profile engagement with a major insurance client. This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, building, and optimising cloud-based data integration and analytics solutions in the insurance domain. This is an opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-scale data transformation programmes using cutting-edge Azure and Databricks technologies.
Salary and Benefits
- Highly competitive salary of up to £100,000 (DOE)
- Performance-relate bonus 12.5%
- Hybrid working: 2 days per week in Manchester office
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional development and certification support
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and PMI
Role and Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL Database
- Optimise Databricks environments for performance, cost efficiency, and security
- Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes and data quality frameworks
- Translate business requirements into robust data models ensuring consistency and accuracy
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and analytics solutions
- Produce technical documentation including data flow diagrams, architecture designs, and test plans
- Stay current with emerging technologies in the Azure ecosystem and data engineering best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in the insurance domain, with strong understanding of policy, claims, and regulatory data
- Extensive experience in data engineering, ideally in enterprise-scale environments
- Deep expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Lake
- Hands-on experience with Spark (PySpark/SparkSQL) and distributed data processing
- Strong data modelling skills (Dimensional, ODS, Data Vault) and data warehousing concepts
- Proficiency in SQL, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with Agile delivery and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, JIRA)
My client are looking to fill this vacancy quickly. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews so if you’re interested, 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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