Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) – Remote - 6 Months Contract (Initial) – Outside IR35

VIQU are seeking 4 Senior Data engineers (Databricks) on a contract basis to assist our client as they migrate over from legacy to AWS.  The main focus will be to centralise the organisations data warehouses and consolidating / centralising a number of BI tools.  

Senior Data Engineers should have extensive experience working with Databricks on recent projects and be exposed to the latest features and toolsets of Databricks

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
• Implement data processing workflows in Python and SQL.
• Manage and optimise data storage solutions on AWS.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across all stages of data processing.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Data Engineering processes.
• Utilise Databricks features, including Delta Live Tables (DLT) to simplify streaming and ensure data quality.
• Work with asset bundles in Databricks for streamlined data operations.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer with a strong focus on Databricks.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and analysis.
• Spark Python API / PySpark
• Hands-on experience with AWS services related to data storage and processing
• In-depth knowledge of Databricks Delta Lake and Light Tables.
• Familiarity with Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB’s) for streamlining the development of complex data and analytics for the Databricks platform. (IaC)
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup with minimal supervision.

Role details:

• Job role: Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)
• Job Type: Contract - 40 hours per week
• Duration: 6 months with view of extension
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Location: Remote based with ad hoc travel to Leeds

To discuss this exciting Business Intelligence Developer opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Nicholas Hopkins, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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