Data Specialist - Databricks

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

Job summary

BJSS is looking for a Data Specialist in Manchester to enhance clients' data maturity through advanced data solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on expertise in Databricks and cloud environments, with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. Flexible working and comprehensive benefits further enhance this senior position within our Data Professional Services team.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Discounts from various brands

Referral scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification support

Diversity and community initiatives

Active social calendar

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with Databricks.
• Experience in AWS or Azure environments.
• Ability to automate tasks and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Transform how clients access and process data.
• Define and build cloud infrastructure with stakeholders.
• Contribute to presales and engage with the data community.

Skills

Databricks

Cloud technologies

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Passion for data solutions

Job description

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Data Specialist - Databricks, Manchester

Client:

BJSS

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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About the Role

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 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, discussing 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 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, offering the freedom to develop our data platform accelerators. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds and skills, with the following requirements:

• Strong experience working with Databricks
• Experience in AWS or Azure environments
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to automate tasks and workloads
• Passion for data solutions and evangelism
• Interest in staying updated with technology
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance – choose how to spend it (additional pension, 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 annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to split time between office, client site, and WFH
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certification support, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Opportunities to get involved in diversity initiatives and community partnerships
• Supportive team environment for growth at BJSS
• Active social calendar including town halls, team nights out, family events, and office gatherings