Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)

TL;DR

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks): Driving the design and implementation of robust, high-performance data solutions with an accent on Databricks for industrialised pipelines and data science model feeds. Focus on shaping scalable, innovative data solutions and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Remote UK or office based (there is an opportunity to work remotely or be office based depending on your preference)

Salary: £50k - £64k plus benefits

Company

hirify.global Resourcing is proud to be partnered with an innovative leading retailer that’s transforming how data powers decision-making.

What you will do

• Lead the technical delivery of data initiatives in a collaborative squad environment.
• Translate functional designs into scalable, reusable technical solutions.
• Build and test high-performance ELT pipelines in Databricks.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Ensure high quality, reliable, and well-documented deliverables through peer reviews.
• Optionally support on-call platform duties as needed.

Requirements

• 4 years expertise in Databricks, Spark, and cloud data architecture
• Coding skills in Python and SQL.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory and Databricks Workflows.
• Knowledge of lakehouse architectures, modern data engineering, and data warehousing principles.
• Understanding of data modelling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and technical leadership skills.
• Awareness of security, governance, and cost optimisation practices.

Nice to have

• Degree in IT or related business discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the forefront of data innovation in a dynamic retail environment, shaping solutions that deliver real business impact.
• Autonomy to drive technical excellence.
• Opportunity for developing others in a supportive and high-performing team.