Senior Data Engineer (Contract)

• Rate:£650 per day
• Contract:6-month initial contract, with potential for extension
• Location:Remote working

About the Role

Join a FTSE100 client’s dynamic and innovative Data Platform Team as they build a cutting-edge greenfield tech hub. This is an exciting opportunity to shape data solutions that drive business impact in a high-stakes, enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:

• Architect and optimize data solutions using Databricks, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for efficient deployment and management.
• Collaborate within a DevOps environment, supporting CI/CD processes and driving improvements.
• Build, maintain, and enhance data workflows and pipelines on Azure and Databricks.
• Implement and manage data streaming tools, such as Kafka or other Spark-based technologies.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Databricks: Advanced expertise in Databricks, including architecture, features, and best practices.
• Coding:Python, PySpark, Spark, SQL
• Azure Data Factory (ADF) & SQL: Strong experience in data integration and querying.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient in deploying resources via IaC.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Background in build and release environments, with experience in automation tools.
• Azure Cloud: Deep understanding of Azure ecosystem and cloud-native technologies.
• Data Streaming: Familiarity with Kafka or similar technologies for data streaming.

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team working on a high-impact greenfield project.
• Work with the latest tools and technology within the Azure and Databricks ecosystem.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, supporting work-life balance.