Senior Data engineer - Databricks

Basingstoke Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to own the Azure/Databricks data & AI platform end-to-end from architecture and pipelines to governance, data quality, observability, ML enablement so the business gets trusted, timely, and cost‑efficient data and models.
  • Own and shape a modern Azure Databricks data platform end‑to‑end.
  • Opportunity to Improve data trust, automation, and business decisions.

About Our Client

Senior Data Engineer

The organisation is a well established entity within the financial services industry. It operates as a medium-sized firm and focuses on providing reliable and innovative solutions to its clients.

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer

  • Develop and oversee Azure-based solutions to support analytics functions.
  • Design and evolve the Azure/Databricks modern data platform architecture.
  • Build, optimise and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.
  • Implement data governance, lineage and cataloguing using Purview/Unity Catalog.
  • Establish data quality frameworks, monitoring and observability across pipelines.
  • Manage orchestration, platform operations and ITIL‑aligned incident/change processes.
  • Ensure strong data security, access controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Support and enable machine learning and AI solutions within Databricks.
  • Monitor and optimise cloud and compute costs using Azure FinOps tooling.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to the analytics team on Azure best practices.



The Successful Applicant

Senior Data Engineer

A successful senior data engineer will have deep, hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure, with the ability to own platform architecture, delivery and operations end‑to‑end (including DevOps, monitoring, reliability and cost control). They will be fluent across data engineering, governance, ML enablement and ITIL‑aligned change and incident management.

  • Proven expertise in delivering Azure and Databricks data platform solutions.
  • Strong background in designing and optimising complex ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Hands‑on experience with data governance, lineage and cataloguing tools.
  • Proven ability to implement data quality, monitoring and observability practices.
  • Experience leading platform operations, including incident and change management.
  • Demonstrated capability in mentoring others and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop teams.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

What's on Offer

Senior Data Engineer

  • Competitive salary up to £70,000 + Bonus & Benefits.
  • Standard benefits package provided.
  • Permanent position within a reputable organisation.
  • Chance to develop and lead innovative Azure-driven projects.



Take the next step in your career by applying for this Senior Data Engineer position in Basingstoke today. Join a trusted organisation and make a significant impact.

Contact
Norman Areh
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962138
Phone number
+44 207 269 2316

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Big Data
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Basingstoke
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Norman Areh
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2316
Job reference
JN-032026-6962138