IT & Software

Principal Azure Data Engineer (Databricks)

Capco

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

As Principal Azure Data Engineer (Databricks) you will architect and lead enterprise-grade data solutions on Databricks within Azure. You’ll guide end-to-end delivery, ensure secure, scalable pipelines, and uphold engineering best practices across projects. Collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams, you’ll shape data strategy and governance while mentoring engineers. This role offers the chance to influence data maturity for Tier 1 financial institutions in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive pension
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mental health support
  • Family-friendly leave
Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of Databricks-based solutions on Azure
  • Architect secure, scalable pipelines with DeltaLake, Spark Structured Streaming, and Unity Catalog
  • Develop and enforce data engineering best practices across the data lifecycle
  • Engage with clients to define solution strategies and data governance frameworks
  • Mentor engineering teams and contribute to internal capability development initiatives
Key requirements
  • Databricks platform expertise including Unity Catalog, DeltaLake, and orchestration
  • Python, PySpark, and distributed data processing experience
  • Extensive CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Deep understanding of data lakehouse concepts, data modeling, GDPR-compliant design
  • Experience building robust, production-grade data pipelines from ingestion to serving
  • Strong client-facing abilities
  • Excellent collaboration and communication
  • Mentoring and coaching mindset
  • Databricks (Unity Catalog, DeltaLake)
  • Python, PySpark
  • Spark Structured Streaming

Reference: WJ-747_31182299

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