Databricks Technical Lead

G MASS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

G MASS is seeking an experienced Databricks Technical Lead to own strategic data platforms and cloud-based applications within a financial services setting. The role focuses on technical direction, architecture across Databricks and AWS, scalable practices, and full SDLC delivery.

You will collaborate with Development, Business Analysis, QA, Application Support, IT Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to deliver robust solutions across complex banking systems.

Qualifications

• Enterprise SDLC experience in financial services
• Strong Databricks experience with Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake and Workflows
• Proficiency in Python and/or Scala
• Hands-on Terraform / IaC and AWS (EC2/Lambda/ECS/RDS/S3/IAM) experience
• Experience with data governance in regulated environments
• Experience with CI/CD processes and Jenkins
• Degree in CS or related discipline (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of banking data platforms across Databricks and AWS
• Design and optimise large-scale data pipelines using Spark/PySpark and Delta Lake
• Own data governance and Unity Catalog design and implementation
• Manage cloud deployments using Terraform and IaC best practices
• Maintain technical documentation and internal knowledge resources
• Provide technical leadership through reviews and mentoring
• Support architectural design for scalability, performance and cost efficiency
• Drive CI/CD improvements across cloud and on-prem environments
• Promote clean coding standards and automated testing

Skills

Databricks

AWS

Python/Scala

Data governance

CI/CD

Leadership

SDLC

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Spark/PySpark

Delta Lake

Databricks SQL

Unity Catalog

Terraform

Jenkins

IAM / AWS security

Job description

G MASS are seeking an experienced Databricks Technical Lead to support the development and ownership of strategic data platforms and cloud-based applications within a financial services environment.

The role will focus on defining technical direction and architecture across Databricks and the wider AWS estate, ensuring scalable and secure development practices, and overseeing delivery through the full software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with Development, Business Analysis, QA, Application Support, IT Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to deliver robust and high-performing solutions across complex banking and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of strategic banking data platforms and applications across Databricks and AWS cloud environments


• Design, build, and optimise large-scale data pipelines using Spark / PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks Workflows


• Own data governance and access control within the Databricks environment, including Unity Catalog design and implementation


• Manage cloud infrastructure deployments using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices


• Maintain technical documentation and internal knowledge resources


• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, code reviews, and best practice guidance


• Support architectural design with a focus on scalability, performance, cost efficiency, and reliability


• Drive CI/CD improvements across cloud and on-premise environments


• Promote clean coding standards, automated testing, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools

• Enterprise SDLC experience


• Financial services experience, including banking exposure


• Strong hands‑on Databricks experience, including Spark / PySpark, Delta Lake, Databricks SQL, and Workflows, with proficiency in Python and / or Scala


• Experience of Unity Catalog and data governance within a regulated environment


• Strong AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, IAM)


• Hands‑on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience


• CI/CD experience using Jenkins


• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience)


• IBM MQ or similar messaging systems

Length: Permanent

Location: Cork, Dublin, or Amsterdam