Senior Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure) - Contract

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Join a global consulting organization as a Senior Data Engineer to build and evolve a Databricks-based data platform. You will work on building and optimizing data pipelines, developing a modern Azure lakehouse platform, and improving platform performance. Strong experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Azure data platforms is required.

Key Highlights
Build and optimize Databricks data pipelines
Develop a modern Azure lakehouse platform
Improve platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Key Responsibilities
Building and optimising Databricks data pipelines
Developing a modern Azure lakehouse platform
Supporting data ingestion, transformation and modelling
Improving platform performance, scalability and cost efficiency
Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Technical Skills Required
Databricks Apache Spark Python SQL Azure data platforms

Job Description


Senior Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure) – Contract

Location: Remote (Europe)

Rate: €400–€450 per day

Contract: 6 months (extension likely)

Start: April 2026


We’re partnering with a global consulting organisation looking to add a Senior Data Engineer to their team, supporting the build and evolution of a Databricks-based data platform.


This is a hands-on engineering role, working as part of a distributed team across Europe, focused on delivering scalable Azure lakehouse solutions.


The Role

You’ll be joining a data platform engineering team, working on:

  • Building and optimising Databricks data pipelines
  • Developing a modern Azure lakehouse platform
  • Supporting data ingestion, transformation and modelling
  • Improving platform performance, scalability and cost efficiency
  • Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Working closely with engineers across Europe and the US


What They’re Looking For

  • Strong experience with Databricks and Apache Spark
  • Solid Python and SQL skills
  • Experience working with Azure data platforms
  • Experience building ETL / ELT pipelines
  • Understanding of Delta Lake / lakehouse architecture
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Strong communication skills (English)


The Ideal Profile

  • Senior Data Engineer with strong hands-on capability
  • Experience working on enterprise-scale data platforms
  • Comfortable working in remote, distributed teams
  • Based in Europe (nearshore to EU delivery teams)


Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your up-to-date CV along with your availability and expected day rate.


Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail, including project scope, interview process, and next steps.


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