Senior Data Engineer - Databricks & Lakehouse Architect

RES; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of scalable data solutions. This role requires advanced expertise in Databricks and involves designing complex data pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping the data strategy for high-impact analytics. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data engineering and a strong skill set in Python and SQL. Competitive benefits include flexible working, healthcare, and a commitment to employee growth.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering, with 2 years using Databricks.
• Experience with orchestrated pipelines like DBT or DLT.
• Knowledge of data privacy standards like GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data pipelines for asset performance software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data governance.
• Mentor junior data engineers to foster technical excellence.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Python

Strong proficiency in SQL

Experience with Scala

Ability to design ETL/ELT pipelines

Excellent communication skills

Education

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading renewable energy company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of scalable data solutions. This role requires advanced expertise in Databricks and involves designing complex data pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping the data strategy for high-impact analytics. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data engineering and a strong skill set in Python and SQL. Competitive benefits include flexible working, healthcare, and a commitment to employee growth.