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Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Senior Data Engineer builds and optimizes Databricks-based ETL pipelines and data products for a large-scale transformation program, collaborating with analysts and architects.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of a large‑scale data transformation programme
  • Build, optimise and maintain data pipelines within a modern Databricks environment
  • Develop, orchestrate, and maintain ETL pipelines and related objects within Databricks utilising medallion architecture structures
  • Create high‑quality, performant, and secure Data Products for analytics use cases
  • Collaborate with Data Analysts, Architects and business stakeholders
  • Act as an escalation point in supporting data integration and transformation activities
  • Drive improvements in data quality, performance and reliability
  • Contribute to engineering standards and best practices
  • Support the adoption of AI‑assisted development approaches where appropriate
  • Actively participate in design and architecture reviews, contributing pragmatically to ensure robust data solutions are proposed

Requirements

  • Strong Databricks Data Engineering experience
  • Databricks certification is highly advantageous
  • Experience developing ETL pipelines and orchestration frameworks
  • Strong Python development skills
  • Experience working with cloud‑based data platforms
  • AWS experience is an advantage
  • Strong SQL and data modelling knowledge
  • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
  • Proven Data Engineering experience within enterprise environments
  • Experience delivering data solutions using Databricks
  • Experience working with large‑scale data transformation initiatives
  • Experience with AI‑assisted development within Databricks
  • Insurance or Financial Services experience would be highly beneficial

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