Databricks Techical Lead – Outside IR35 Contract – Hybrid

La Fosse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

La Fosse is recruiting for a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead on a 6-month initial contract in Central London. The role is hybrid, with 1–2 days onsite, and pays £600 per day.

You will lead delivery of a large-scale Azure data platform for a global insurance client, translating designs into production-ready solutions and mentoring a team of Data Engineers. The ideal candidate combines strong Databricks, PySpark, Python and Delta Lake experience with a deep understanding of Unity Catalog, RBAC,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery.
• Hands-on delivery focus, turning high-level designs into detailed technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a large-scale enterprise Azure data platform programme.
• Mentor a team of Data Engineers and drive production delivery.

Skills

Databricks

PySpark

Python

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

RBAC

Medallion Architecture

Azure Data Factory

Azure ecosystem

Technical leadership

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Unity Catalog

Job description

Contract – Databricks Technical Lead

Central London | Hybrid 1–2 days onsite
£600 per day
6-month initial contract | Likely extension
Global Reinsurance Organisation

La Fosse are partnering with a client looking for a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead(interim) to lead delivery of a large-scale enterprise Azure data platform programme for a global insurance orgnisation.

You’ll play a pivitol role in the data function, sitting between Architecture and Engineering, turning high-level designs into detailed technical solutions and successful production delivery, while leading and mentoring a team of Data Engineers.

Key experience:

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery
• Strong technical experience acrossAzure Databricks, PySpark, Python & Delta Lake
• Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog, RBAC & Medallion Architecture
• Strong experience withAzure Data Factory and wider Azure ecosystem
• Insurance, reinsurance or financial services experience highly desirable

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a pure architecture or management position.