Senior Data Engineer — Azure & Databricks (Hybrid Dublin)

IT Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Search in Dublin city centre is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer (Azure & Databricks) to join a growing data team. You will own production data pipelines and collaborate with data engineers, architects and analysts to deliver scalable solutions.

The role covers Python and SQL pipelines, Azure Databricks notebooks, PySpark, Delta Lake and Data Factory orchestration, with governance and BI support. Hybrid, full-time, Ireland-based applicants eligible to work in Ireland only.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, Analytics Engineering or a similar role
• Strong hands‑on SQL and Python
• Experience building and supporting production data pipelines
• Good understanding of ETL/ELT, data modelling and data quality
• Experience working with Azure data services
• Hands‑on exposure to Databricks and PySpark
• A practical, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to troubleshoot pipeline and data issues
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Python & SQL – building data pipelines, transformations and automation
• Azure Databricks – notebooks, jobs and data processing
• PySpark & Delta Lake – data processing and storage
• Azure Data Factory – orchestration, scheduling and dependencies
• Unity Catalog – data access and governance fundamentals
• Git – branching, pull requests and collaborative development
• Power BI – supporting analytical and reporting users

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure Databricks

PySpark

Delta Lake

Azure Data Factory

Unity Catalog

Git

Power BI

Job description

IT Search in Dublin city centre is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer (Azure & Databricks) to join a growing data team. You will own production data pipelines and collaborate with data engineers, architects and analysts to deliver scalable solutions.

The role covers Python and SQL pipelines, Azure Databricks notebooks, PySpark, Delta Lake and Data Factory orchestration, with governance and BI support. Hybrid, full-time, Ireland-based applicants eligible to work in Ireland only.