Senior Data engineer - Databricks

Basingstoke
4 days ago
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This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to own the Azure/Databricks data & AI platform end-to-end from architecture and pipelines to governance, data quality, observability, ML enablement so the business gets trusted, timely, and cost‑efficient data and models.

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Senior Data Engineer

The organisation is a well established entity within the financial services industry. It operates as a medium-sized firm and focuses on providing reliable and innovative solutions to its clients.

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Senior Data Engineer

Develop and oversee Azure-based solutions to support analytics functions.
Design and evolve the Azure/Databricks modern data platform architecture.
Build, optimise and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.
Implement data governance, lineage and cataloguing using Purview/Unity Catalog.
Establish data quality frameworks, monitoring and observability across pipelines.
Manage orchestration, platform operations and ITIL‑aligned incident/change processes.
Ensure strong data security, access controls and regulatory compliance.
Support and enable machine learning and AI solutions within Databricks.
Monitor and optimise cloud and compute costs using Azure FinOps tooling.
Provide guidance and mentorship to the analytics team on Azure best practices.

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Senior Data Engineer

A successful senior data engineer will have deep, hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure, with the ability to own platform architecture, delivery and operations end‑to‑end (including DevOps, monitoring, reliability and cost control). They will be fluent across data engineering, governance, ML enablement and ITIL‑aligned change and incident management.

Proven expertise in delivering Azure and Databricks data platform solutions.
Strong background in designing and optimising complex ETL/ELT pipelines.
Hands‑on experience with data governance, lineage and cataloguing tools.
Proven ability to implement data quality, monitoring and observability practices.
Experience leading platform operations, including incident and change management.
Demonstrated capability in mentoring others and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop teams.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.Job Offer

Senior Data Engineer

Competitive salary up to £70,000 + Bonus & Benefits.
Standard benefits package provided.
Permanent position within a reputable organisation.
Chance to develop and lead innovative Azure-driven projects.Take the next step in your career by applying for this Senior Data Engineer position in Basingstoke today. Join a trusted organisation and make a significant impact

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