Skills

Python Scala SQL Data Governance GitHub CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Azure Data Factory Azure SQL Database Azure DevOps Architecture git Azure Git/GitHub Analytics CI/CD Pipelines Databricks PySpark Terraform

Job Specifications

Data Engineer - Permanent
Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
London
McCabe & Barton are partnering with a leading financial services client to recruit an experienced Data Platform Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving innovation with modern cloud-based data technologies.
Role Overview
As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based data infrastructure using Azure and Databricks. You'll play a key role in ensuring that data pipelines, architecture, and analytics environments are reliable, performant, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Development & Maintenance
Design and implement data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related Azure services.
Build ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into structured, analytics-ready formats.
Optimise pipeline performance and ensure high availability of data services.
Infrastructure & Architecture
Architect and deploy scalable data lake solutions using Azure Data Lake Storage.
Implement governance and security measures across the platform.
Leverage Terraform or similar IaC tools for controlled and reproducible deployments.
Databricks Development
Develop and optimise data jobs using PySpark or Scala within Databricks.
Implement the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) and use Delta Lake for reliable data transactions.
Manage cluster configurations and CI/CD pipelines for Databricks deployments.
Monitoring & Operations
Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Databricks tools.
Optimise performance, ensure SLAs are met, and establish disaster recovery and backup strategies.
Collaboration & Documentation
Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
Document technical designs, data flows, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing.
Essential Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience with Azure services (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics).
Strong hands-on expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake, and cluster management.
Proficiency in SQL and Python for pipeline development.
Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD practices.
Understanding of data modelling, data governance, and security principles.
Desirable Skills
Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
Experience with data quality frameworks and testing.
Azure Data Engineer or Databricks certifications.

About the Company

McCabe & Barton are part of the Holley Holland Group. Having built our reputation on successfully delivering cross-functional results within Technology & Business, Change and Transformation, for 20 years, we are respected and regarded as an industry leader in recruitment research and execution. By developing long term relationships with our clients, acting as an extension of their business, identifying and engaging suitable candidates on their behalf, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner. We are a member of ... Know more