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Data Software Engineer (Azure Databricks)

Date Posted: May 7, 2026

Job #1687661
Contract
City of London, London, England
400 - 500 per day (GBP)

Data Software Engineer - Azure Databricks

Location: London, UK

Duration: 6 months, with extensions expected

Description

We're looking for a Data Software Engineer - Azure Databricks to join our client team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design and implement data engineering solutions leveraging Azure Databricks and related Azure services to build large-scale, high-performance data pipelines. You will collaborate across teams to meet project requirements, deliver robust solutions and optimize data processing for massive datasets, ensuring project success in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement scalable data engineering solutions using Azure Databricks
  • Design and optimize data pipelines for multi-million record datasets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Monitor and enhance performance of data workflows across Azure services
  • Participate in stakeholder discussions and communicate project status effectively
  • Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate for timely resolution

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience in Data Engineering, with mastery of Azure Databricks
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing complex data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks
  • Knowledge of Scala for development is highly desirable
  • Strong performance optimization experience for large-scale data environments
  • Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and data processing frameworks

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Agile delivery frameworks and practices
  • Databricks certification
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering projects

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