Data Engineer

Branch Tech; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Data Engineer (contractor) to help build and scale data infrastructure using Databricks. Responsibilities include designing scalable data pipelines, working with various data types, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience with Databricks and cloud platforms. The role offers a flexible onsite arrangement in Warrington.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Databricks in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and related data services.
• Comfort with autonomy and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines.
• Work with streaming and batch data ingestion.
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams.

Skills

Databricks

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting

Data quality and reliability optimization

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Data Engineer (contractor) to help our client build and scale their data infrastructure using Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines
• Work with streaming and batch data ingestion
• Optimize data quality and reliability
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams
• Influence architecture decisions and shape best practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Databricks in production environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related data services
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
• Comfort with autonomy, ambiguity, and fast-paced environments

Details

• Contract role (6 months +), with potential extension
• Ideally 2 days a week onsite in Warrington, but can offer some flex if this is not feasible
• Start ASAP

If you’re passionate about data, like solving hard problems, and want substantial responsibility from day one — let’s talk.