Data Specialist - Databricks

BJSS; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Data Specialist proficient in Databricks to enhance client data management and processing. The role involves engaging with clients to drive data maturity and building cloud solutions. Candidates should have hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) and a passion for data solutions. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working model along with numerous perks.

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 with unlimited referrals

Holiday buy/sell flexibility

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification opportunities

Diversity initiatives

Supportive team environment

Active social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience in transforming how clients access and process data.
• Hands-on proficiency with Databricks and cloud technologies.
• Ability to build cloud infrastructure and discuss architectures.

Responsibilities

• Transform client data access and processing.
• Define and build cloud infrastructure.
• Engage with the data community and contribute to presales.

Skills

Strong experience with Databricks

Experience working in AWS or Azure environments

Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code

Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workloads

Enthusiastic about working with data solutions

Committed to staying updated with technology

Drive to deliver high-quality solutions

Job description

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Data Specialist - Databricks, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: BJSS

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

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, providing the freedom to develop our data platform accelerators. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, with the following key skills:

• Strong experience with Databricks
• Experience working in AWS or Azure environments
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workloads
• Enthusiastic about working with and evangelizing data solutions
• Committed to staying updated with technology
• Drive to deliver high-quality solutions

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental, etc.)
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services and mental health support
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model, combining office, client site, and WFH options
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals
• Holiday buy/sell flexibility
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certification opportunities, including access to O’Reilly
• Initiatives to promote diversity in tech
• Supportive team environment for growth at BJSS
• Active social calendar including town halls, team outings, and family events