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Databrick Platform Engineer - Outside IR35 Contract

City of London
3 weeks ago
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Databricks Platform Engineer - Outside IR35 Contract

Please note - this role will require you to be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. This organisation is not able to offer sponsorship.

An experienced Platform Engineer is required to support the rollout and maintenance of a large, federated, multi-service Data and AI platform. The role focuses on building secure, scalable, and cost-optimised cloud infrastructure, implementing governance, and enabling advanced data services.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
Implement governance and compliance controls, including Azure Policy.
Configure and manage Azure Private Link and Private Link Service.
Enable advanced data services with Databricks and Unity Catalog for data governance.
Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
Ensure security best practices, including Defense in Depth, BCDR, and high availability.
Manage identity and access, including OAuth and federated credentials.
Optimise cloud costs and monitor usage effectively.

Essential Skills

Proven experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure as code.
Strong knowledge of GitHub Actions and CI/CD principles.
Strong experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog for advanced data governance.
Hands-on experience with Azure Private Link and Private Link Service.
Strong understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance.
Experience in identity and access management.
Familiarity with Azure cost management strategies.

Additional Details

Must be available to start in November.
Outside IR35 contract.
Home-based.
3-month initial term with potential for extension.
Competitive day rate: £400-£500.To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Interviews will begin this week.

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