Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) - Financial Services

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a long-term project for a client in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Databricks, modern data engineering technologies, and building scalable data solutions in enterprise environments.

Project Details

• Position: Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)
• Industry: Financial Services
• Seniority: Senior
• Start Date: December 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Language: English C1

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data processing.
• Develop data transformation solutions using PySpark, Python, and SQL.
• Implement and optimize Delta Lake architectures.
• Design and maintain reliable data ingestion and integration processes.
• Improve data quality, performance, and reliability across data platforms.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions.
• Ensure data security, governance, and compliance with financial industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing data engineering workflows.

Must-Have Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Data Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Strong practical knowledge of Apache Spark and PySpark.
• Advanced SQL and Python programming skills.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Experience optimizing data processing performance and managing large datasets.
• English proficiency at C1 level.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Databricks certifications.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory requirements in financial environments.