Senior Databricks Engineer - Northampton (Hybrid) - Up to £80K

Jefferson Frank; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in the UK is seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer to lead, innovate, and implement cutting-edge data strategies. In this hybrid role based in Northampton, you will design and optimize data pipelines, mentor a small team of Data Engineers, and influence data architecture and governance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Databricks and strong skills in Python, Spark, and SQL. This opportunity offers a rewarding environment for collaboration and career growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Databricks including Unity Catalog.
• Strong skills in Python, Spark, and SQL.
• Cloud expertise is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise data pipelines using Databricks.
• Collaborate on data architecture and strategy.
• Deliver large-scale workflows for data ingestion.
• Implement best practices for data quality and governance.
• Lead a team of Data Engineers.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Spark

SQL

Cloud expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Airflow

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Job description

Senior Databricks Engineer - Northampton (Hybrid) - Up to £80K + Benefits

Ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact?

We're looking for a Senior Databricks Engineer to join a forward-thinking team and take ownership of cutting‑edge data solutions. This is your chance to shape the future of data strategy in a business that has been empowering companies for decades, supporting thousands of SMEs worldwide.

We value relationships, trust, and innovation, and offer a flexible, inclusive environment where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something special.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, collaborating on architecture, and mentoring a small team of Data Engineers. This is a hands‑on technical leadership position where your expertise will drive innovation and performance across our data ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Build and optimise data pipelines using Databricks
• Collaborate on data architecture and strategy
• Deliver large‑scale workflows for ingestion, transformation, and validation
• Implement best practices for data quality and governance
• Lead and coach a team of Data Engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience with Databricks (including Unity Catalog)
• Strong skills in Python, Spark, SQL
• Cloud expertise
• Knowledge of pipeline tools (Airflow, ADF)
• Leadership and problem‑solving ability

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and join us as our Senior Databricks Engineer!