Data Engineer – Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks

Data Engineer - Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Data Engineer to join a leading organisation. You will play a key role in developing and enhancing a modern, cloud-based data platform, helping to transform how data is collected, managed and utilised across the business. Working within a high-performance environment, you will help deliver innovative data solutions that support performance analytics, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of technical solutions and wants to work with cutting-edge data technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.


• Build and enhance a cloud-based enterprise data platform using Azure and Databricks.


• Develop robust data integration processes to support analytics, reporting and business intelligence.


• Ensure data quality, governance, security and compliance with relevant regulations.


• Undertake database administration activities, including performance optimisation, indexing and access management.


• Explore and develop AI-driven automation to monitor data pipelines and improve operational efficiency.


• Utilise Azure DevOps for version control, development workflows and collaboration.


• Work closely with Data Scientists, analysts and other stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.


• Troubleshoot technical issues and continuously improve platform performance and reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Data Engineering, particularly developing data pipelines using Python.


• Excellent SQL skills and a solid understanding of database design and data modelling.


• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure and/or Databricks.


• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data integration techniques.


• Understanding of data governance, security and quality standards.


• Experience with version control and CI/CD practices.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Azure DevOps.


• Knowledge of AI-driven automation and data pipeline monitoring.


• Experience working with large, complex datasets.


• Exposure to sports analytics, performance data, GPS tracking or similar datasets.


• Experience collaborating with Data Scientists and analytics teams.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.


• Contributory pension scheme.


• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

If you're a passionate Data Engineer with strong Python, SQL and cloud data platform experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Data Engineer - Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks