Databricks Data Engineer - Capital Markets

Robert Walters UK
City of London
6 days ago
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Looking for an exciting contract opportunity as a Databricks Data Engineer? Work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, utilizing your skills in data modeling and Capital Markets or Banking experience. Ready for your next challenge?

Key expertise and experience we’re looking for:

  • Data Engineering in Databricks
  • Spark programming with Scala, Python, SQL
  • Ideally experience with Delta Lake
  • Databricks workflows, jobs, etc.
  • Familiarity with Azure Data Lake: experience with data ingestion and ETL/ELT frameworks
  • Data Governance experience – Metadata, Data Quality, Lineage, Data Access Models
  • Good understanding of Data Modelling concepts, Data Products and Data Domains
  • Unity Catalog experience is a key differentiator – if not then experience with a similar Catalog/Data Governance Management component
  • MS Purview (Metadata and Data Quality tool) experience is a bonus – experience in similar tools is valuable (Collibra, Informatica Data Quality/MDM/Axon etc.)
  • Ideally Capital Markets, or at least Banking experience
  • Data Architecture experience is a bonus

Job Details:

Type: Contract
Rate: £700-750 - LTD Company
IR35: OUTSIDE
Duration: 6-12 months initially
Location: London
Hybrid: Yes

About the job

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: Data Science & AI Research
Industry: Financial Services
Experience Level: Associate

Job Reference: LBAXJB-85CA3616
Date posted: 21 March 2025
Consultant: Dane Moore

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