Databricks Data Engineer

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Designs and delivers scalable batch and streaming data pipelines using Databricks and Lakehouse architectures. Responsibilities include ETL/ELT development, data modeling, Delta Lake optimization, governance, security, orchestration, and cloud integration. The role is client-facing and involves collaborating with architects, engineers, ML teams, analysts, and senior stakeholders. It also requires mentoring engineers, improving data practices, enabling analytics and AI use cases, and contributing reusable assets and technical leadership.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Databricks Data Engineer to join our Data & AI practice.  The successful candidate will have deep expertise in building scalable data pipelines, optimizing Lakehouse architectures and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on the Databricks platform.  This role is critical in building and optimizing modern data ecosystems that enable data-driven decision making, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities for our clients.

As a trusted practitioner, you will design and implement robust ETL/ELT workflows, integrate real-time and batch data sources, and enable secure, well-governed data products and pipelines.  You will thrive in a collaborative, client-facing environment, with a passion for solving complex data challenges, driving innovation and ensuring the seamless delivery of data solutions.
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Looking ahead to future opportunities. As our business continues to grow, we are building a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming positions across the UK. This advertisement is intended to identify and engage candidates in advance of specific vacancies becoming available. We encourage you to apply if you would like to be considered for future opportunities that match your expertise

Primary Responsibilities
•    Client Engagement & Delivery
•    Data Pipeline Development (Batch and Streaming)
•    Databricks & Lakehouse Architectures
•    Data Modelling & Optimisation (Delta Lake, Medallion architecture)
•    Collaboration & Best Practices
•    Quality, Governance & Security

Business Relationships
•    Solution Architects
•    Data Engineers, Developers, ML Engineers, and Analysts
•    Client stakeholders up to Head of Data Engineering, Chief Data Architect, and Analytics leadership
 

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

Key Competencies
•    Proven experience in data engineering and pipeline development on Databricks and cloud-native platforms.
•    Strong consulting values with ability to collaborate effectively in client-facing environments.
•    Hands-on expertise across the data lifecycle: ingestion, transformation, modelling, governance, and consumption.
•    Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
•    Experience leading or mentoring teams of engineers to deliver high-quality scalable data solutions.

Technical Expertise
•    Deep expertise with the Databricks platform (Spark/PySpark/Scala, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow).
•    Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools such as DBT, Matillion, Talend, or equivalent.
•    Strong SQL and Python (or equivalent language) skills for data manipulation and automation.
•    Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
•    Familiarity with Databricks Workflows and other orchestration tools.
•    Knowledge of data modelling methodologies (star schemas, Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon).
•    Familiarity with medallion architectures, data lakehouse principles and distributed data processing.
•    Experience with version control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
•    Exposure to AI/ML workloads desirable. 

Experience, Qualifications, and Education
•    Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in data engineering, data warehousing, or data architecture roles, with at least 3+ years working with Databricks.
•    Education: University degree required.
•    Preferred: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
•    Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional) highly desirable.

Measures of Success
•    Delivery of high-performing, scalable, and secure data pipelines aligned to client requirements.
•    High client satisfaction and successful adoption of Databricks-based solutions.
•    Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve data engineering practices.
•    Contribution to the growth of the practice through reusable assets, accelerators, and technical leadership. 
 

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About NTT DATA
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Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.


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Skills Required

  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or data architecture roles
  • At least 3 years of experience working with Databricks
  • University degree
  • Experience building data pipelines on Databricks and cloud-native platforms
  • Hands-on experience across ingestion, transformation, modeling, governance, and data consumption
  • Strong Databricks expertise, including Spark, PySpark or Scala, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and MLflow
  • Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools such as dbt, Matillion, Talend, or equivalent
  • Strong SQL and Python or equivalent programming language skills
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Familiarity with Databricks Workflows and orchestration tools
  • Knowledge of data modeling methodologies, including star schemas, Data Vault, Kimball, or Inmon
  • Experience with GitHub, Bitbucket, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
  • Strong consulting, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
  • Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification
  • Exposure to AI/ML workloads

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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