Data Specialist - Databricks

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

Job summary

BJSS is seeking a Data Consultant to enhance client data maturity and promote data-driven decision making. The role requires strong expertise in Databricks and cloud environments, emphasizing consultative skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality data solutions. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data practices within diverse client environments.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands

Referral scheme with unlimited referrals

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification opportunities

Opportunities to get involved in diversity initiatives

Supportive squad for growth

Active social calendar

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with Databricks.
• Experience in AWS or Azure.
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Transform how clients access and process data.
• Define and build cloud infrastructure.
• Engage in consultative client interactions on complex issues.

Skills

Databricks

Cloud Technologies

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Data Solutions

Job description

As a Data Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to transform how our clients access and process data, help 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 capable of defining and building cloud infrastructure and discussing details of data warehouses, lakes, lake houses, and mesh architectures with client stakeholders and internal teams. You will often serve as the key subject matter expert on proposals and bids.

Expect to work with clients in a consultative manner on complex issues, contribute to presales, and curate accelerators. There will also be opportunities to blog, speak at events, and engage with the data community.

About You

This senior role within our Data Professional Services team offers the freedom to develop and evolve our data platform accelerators. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and skills, with the following requirements:

• Strong experience working with Databricks
• Experience in an AWS or Azure environment
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workloads
• Passion for working with and evangelizing data solutions
• 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 of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model – 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 opportunities, including access to O’Reilly
• Opportunities to get involved in diversity initiatives
• Part of a supportive squad for growth
• Active social calendar with town halls, squad nights out, and family events