Principal Data Engineer (Databricks)

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At DATAPAO, data ignites passion, community fuels collaboration, and growth knows no bounds. We are a leading Data Engineering and Data Science consulting company, recognized for our innovation and rapid growth. We have been named Databricks EMEA Emerging Business Partner of the Year and have achieved a second consecutive appearance on the Financial Times FT1000 list .

We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join us remotely in the UK. We plan to set up a hub in the UK in the following 12-18 months to enable our GTM strategy, and this would be our first hire in the region. You will work with our EMEA and US customers to help them solve their data engineering, ML, ML Ops, and cloud migration puzzles.

What will you do?

As a Senior Data Engineer , you are expected to deliver (across industries) on some of our most complex projects - individually or by leading small delivery teams. Our projects are fast-paced, typically 2 to 4 months long, and primarily use Apache Spark/Databricks on AWS/Azure. You will manage customer relationships either alone or with a Project Manager, and support our pre-sales, mentoring, and hiring efforts.

What does it take to fit the bill?

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years in Data Engineering , focusing on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP);
• Proven experience with Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog);
• Extensive ETL/ELT and data pipeline orchestration experience (e.g., Databricks Workflows, DLT, Airflow, ADF, Glue, Step Functions);
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data transformation and optimization;
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep);
• Hands-on experience with Databricks integration with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

Consulting & Client-Facing Skills

• Experience in consulting or product companies with a customer-facing mindset ; ability to scope, gather requirements, design solutions, and communicate effectively;
• Successful delivery of Data Lakehouse and cloud migration projects ;
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and facilitate decision-making.

Operational & Soft Skills

• Ready to contribute immediately to live projects ;
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment ;
• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking.

What do we offer?

Opportunity to impact our growth as the first UK hire, with regional expansion leadership. Benefits include:

• Remote work with a one-month onboarding in Budapest and quarterly visits;
• Learning opportunities with Databricks courses, certifications, and internal resources;
• Flexible PTO ;
• Paternity leave ;
• Employee Assistance Program ;
• Pension and private health insurance via Remote.com;
• High-quality equipment and a sign-up bonus of £1000;
• Transparent, high-trust culture .

The gross salary range is £70,000 to £100,000 per year , based on assessed seniority.

We are a trusted partner for Databricks and Microsoft, working with top global companies. We value diversity and are open to passionate candidates who may not meet every requirement. Your privacy is important to us, and your data will be used solely for recruitment purposes.

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