Databricks Technical Lead

G MASS Consulting; Dublin; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

G MASS Consulting seeks an experienced Databricks Technical Lead to own strategic data platforms and cloud-based applications in a financial services setting. You will define architecture across Databricks and AWS, ensuring scalable and secure development, and oversee delivery across the full lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Development, Business Analysis, QA, IT Security, and Enterprise Architecture to deliver robust data solutions for complex banking systems, mentoring teams and driving

Qualifications

• Enterprise SDLC experience in financial services environments.
• Strong hands-on Databricks experience including Spark/PySpark and Delta Lake.
• Proficiency with Python and/or Scala and Databricks SQL.
• Experience with Unity Catalog and data governance in regulated settings.
• Hands-on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD with Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ownership of strategic data platforms across Databricks and AWS.
• Define technical direction, architecture, and secure development practices.
• Oversee delivery through the full software development lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and promote best practices.
• Drive CI/CD improvements and ensure scalable, reliable cloud/on-premise solutions.

Skills

Databricks

Spark / PySpark

Delta Lake

Databricks SQL

Unity Catalog

AWS

Terraform

Jenkins

Python

Scala

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Spark / PySpark

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

Terraform

Jenkins

AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM)

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Length: Permanent

Location: Cork, Dublin, or Amsterdam