Data Specialist - Databricks

BJSS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is seeking a Data Consultant in Cardiff to transform client data access and processing. The role requires expertise in Databricks and cloud technologies (AWS or Azure), as well as a consultative approach to solving complex issues. You will help drive data maturity and have the freedom to develop innovative solutions. This position includes attractive benefits like a flexible benefits allowance and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounts from various retail brands

Flexible holiday buy/sell options

Training and certification opportunities

Vibrant social calendar

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with Databricks.
• Experience in an AWS or Azure environment.
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code.
• Enthusiastic about working with data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Transform how clients access and process data.
• Drive data maturity in businesses.
• Define and build cloud infrastructure.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on proposals.

Skills

Databricks

Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Job description

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As a Data Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to transform how our clients access and process data, help to drive their data maturity, and enable their businesses to thrive with data-driven decision making.

We’re looking for a hands-on data practitioner who is proficient in working with Databricks. The right candidate will also be comfortable working with cloud technologies (Azure or AWS).

You will be comfortable defining and building cloud infrastructure, whilst also being able to discuss the finer details of data warehouses, lakes, lake houses, and mesh architectures with client stakeholders and internal teams. You will often be the key subject matter expert on proposals and bids.

Expect to work with clients offering a consultative approach to a number of complex issues, contributing to presales and curating accelerators. There will also be opportunities to blog, speak at events, and engage with the data community.

About You

This is a senior role within our Data Professional Services team, providing the successful applicant with the freedom to develop and evolve our data platform accelerators. We believe this role suits various backgrounds and skills; we only ask that you:

• Have strong experience working with Databricks
• Have experience working in an AWS or Azure environment
• Are comfortable with Infrastructure as Code
• Automate repetitive tasks and workloads
• Are enthusiastic about working with and evangelising data solutions
• Enjoy staying up-to-date with technology
• Drive high-quality solutions

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance – choose how to spend your allowance (e.g., additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental, etc.)
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and more
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – roles are not fully remote; we value our local office communities but offer flexibility to split your time between the office, client sites, and WFH
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Referral scheme with no limit on referrals
• Flexible holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certification opportunities, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Opportunities to get involved in initiatives promoting diversity in tech
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities at BJSS
• A vibrant social calendar including town halls, squad nights out, family-inclusive weekends, and office gatherings