Databricks Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Databricks Data Engineer for a 6-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension. This fully remote role focuses on overseeing the data platform, leading engineering efforts, and managing DevOps processes. Applicants should have extensive experience with Databricks, Azure, and SQL, along with proven leadership skills. The position offers a daily rate of £450-£500 outside IR35 and requires UK residency along with a Ltd company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Azure DevOps.
• Proficient in SQL and PySpark.
• Proven leadership in small engineering teams.
• Skilled in configuration management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering across the platform.
• Supervise DevOps processes including branching, merging, and CI/CD.
• Act as Databricks Data SME and manage environment promotion.
• Maintain configuration, documentation, and monitoring.
• Mentor and support Perm Data Engineers.

Skills

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Azure DevOps

SQL

PySpark

Leadership

Job description

Databricks Data Engineer – 6 months contract, high chance of extension. Outside IR35, £450‑£500 per day. Fully Remote (Applicants must be UK based and have own Ltd co.).

We are looking for a hands‑on Databricks Data Engineer to guide my consultancy clients team and oversee the data platform. This role involves leading engineering efforts, managing DevOps workflows, and ensuring robust configuration and documentation of Databricks environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering across the platform
• Supervise DevOps processes including branching, merging, and CI/CD
• Act as Databricks Data SME and manage environment promotion
• Maintain configuration, documentation, and monitoring
• Mentor and support Perm Data Engineers

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Azure DevOps
• Proficient in SQL and PySpark
• Proven leadership in small engineering teams
• Skilled in configuration management and documentation

If interested in this Databricks Data Engineer contract role please apply with your latest CV for immediate review.

Applicants must be UK based and have own Ltd company.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Contract Type: Temporary – Interim Management. Workplace Type: Hybrid. Experience Level: Mid Management. Location: England.