Job Title
Senior Manager - Data Engineering (Databricks)
Overview
Ocho is partnering with a globally recognised consulting and technology organisation as they continue to expand their Data & AI capability within Belfast.
This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes for enterprise Financial Services clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a growing Data Engineering practice, leading both technical delivery and team growth across complex, business-critical engagements.
You'll work closely with senior client stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to deliver modern data platforms using Databricks and Azure technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale Databricks solutions
* Design and optimise scalable cloud-native data platforms and pipelines
* Drive migration programmes from legacy systems into modern data ecosystems
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering teams
* Collaborate with clients to define data strategy and transformation roadmaps
* Establish best practices across governance, lineage, security and performance optimisation
* Support advanced analytics, AI and real-time data initiatives
* Work across multiple high-profile transformation programmes simultaneously
Person We Are Looking For
* Proven experience delivering large-scale Databricks transformation projects
* Strong Financial Services or enterprise consulting background
* Deep expertise across Azure, Spark, Delta Lake and modern data engineering practices
* Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
* Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience
* Ability to lead complex technical discussions with both engineering and business stakeholders
* Passion for emerging technologies, AI and cloud-native platforms
Desirable Experience
* Databricks certifications
* Consulting or advisory experience within enterprise environments
* Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics or AI-driven platforms
* Experience with data governance and regulatory frameworks
Role Details
* Senior leadership position within a growing Belfast team
* Opportunity to shape a rapidly expanding Data & AI capability
* Work with major enterprise clients on large-scale transformation programmes
* Strong package, progression and long-term leadership opportunities
Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.