Senior Data Engineer - SQL - Pyspark - Data Modelling - Databricks - LakeHouse Architectures
* FTC role - 12 Months
* Salary - Up to £75,000 + Benefits
* Location - Remote
My client who are leaders in their field are looking for a a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will take ownership of designing and delivering robust dimensional and semantic data models within a modern lakehouse architecture. You will convert complex business requirements into efficient, scalable transformation pipelines using SQL and PySpark, ensuring data is accurate, well-governed, and optimised for use in Power BI and other analytics and reporting tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and delivery of curated, analytics-ready dimensional and semantic data models
* Design, build, and maintain advanced SQL and PySpark transformation pipelines on Databricks
* Drive data quality, testing, observability, and performance across the curated data layer
* Facilitate model design reviews and contribute to broader architectural decisions
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to Analytics Engineers
* Support and enhance CI/CD processes, testing frameworks, and data governance standards across the platform
Key Skills/Experience:
* Proven experience operating as an Analytics Engineer within modern data platform environments
* Advanced SQL expertise, with strong hands-on capability in PySpark
* Deep knowledge of dimensional modelling, semantic layer design, and analytics engineering best practices
* Practical experience with Databricks and lakehouse architectures
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts
* Experience providing technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding other engineers