Databricks Data Engineer - Hybrid/London

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer in a large enterprise environment; ideally at least five years of data engineering experience
• Hands-on expertise with Databricks
• Advanced SQL and strong Python development skills
• Extensive experience with Oracle databases
• Proven experience delivering data pipelines and integration solutions
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, data modelling, performance optimisation and data quality controls
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Banking or financial services experience, experience in regulated environments, or exposure to Azure data services is desirable
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices for data engineering, experience supporting cloud migration or modernisation programmes, and familiarity with data governance and data lineage principles are desirable
• Must have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance at SC/DV level; relevant residency requirements apply, and reserved post nationality restrictions may apply

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Develop and maintain data solutions using Databricks, Python and SQL
• Support migration of data assets from legacy platforms to modern cloud architectures
• Integrate data from enterprise systems, including Oracle databases
• Build reusable data engineering frameworks and promote best practice
• Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, security and performance
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions in collaboration with architects, analysts and delivery teams
• Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer

Technologies:

• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Databricks
• DevOps
• ETL
• Support
• Oracle
• Python
• SQL
• Security

More:

We are recruiting a hands-on Data Engineer for a major data transformation and cloud modernisation programme in a highly regulated banking environment. This is a six-month temporary contract, inside IR35, paying £400–£450 per day, with an ASAP start and hybrid working in London, typically two to three days per week. The role is delivery-focused rather than a technical lead position, and involves working under the client delivery manager within a multidisciplinary team, following established delivery processes. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Damia Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and acts as an employment business for this temporary vacancy.

last updated 40 week of 2026