Senior Azure Data Engineer (Databricks)

<h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1teptop" data-start="462" data-end="503"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior&nbsp;<em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em> Data Engineer (<em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em>)</span></h1>
<p data-start="505" data-end="602"><strong data-start="505" data-end="518">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="537" data-end="555">Practice Area:</strong> Technology &amp; Engineering | <strong data-start="583" data-end="592">Type:</strong> Permanent</p>
<p data-start="604" data-end="690"><strong data-start="604" data-end="690">Engineer advanced data solutions at scale in a world-class consulting environment.</strong></p>
<h2 data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-start="692" data-end="707"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="695" data-end="707">The Role</strong></span></h2>
<p data-start="709" data-end="1425">As a <strong data-start="714" data-end="757">Senior <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em> Data Engineer (<em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em>)</strong> at Capco, you will play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying scalable and secure data engineering pipelines using the <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em> platform on <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em>. You'll partner with clients to understand their data needs and develop innovative solutions that drive business transformation. You'll also contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em> platform on <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em>.&nbsp;You'll embrace AI-enabled ways of working, using approved AI and automation tools where appropriate to improve engineering productivity, accelerate delivery, and enhance solution quality while applying sound engineering judgement and responsible AI practices.</p>
<h2 data-section-id="1xihhvk" data-start="1427" data-end="1448"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1430" data-end="1448">What You'll Do</strong></span></h2>
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<li data-section-id="7pqsax" data-start="1450" data-end="1580">Design and develop robust data pipelines using Delta Lake, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Spark</em> Structured Streaming, Unity Catalog, and <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em>-native services.</li>
<li data-section-id="iu8mcb" data-start="1581" data-end="1774">Build real-time, event-driven solutions using technologies such as <em class="Highlight ht54955a67-6e32-48ce-af21-6c3fae6b68c4">Kafka</em> and <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em> Event Hubs, applying AI-enabled engineering approaches where appropriate to improve delivery efficiency.</li>
<li data-section-id="1upcfx5" data-start="1775" data-end="1919">Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em> DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and modern DevOps practices to support reliable deployments.</li>
<li data-section-id="dqrea2" data-start="1920" data-end="2057">Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready data solutions.</li>
<li data-section-id="yhecez" data-start="2058" data-end="2240">Champion clean code, data lifecycle optimisation, engineering best practices, and the responsible use of approved AI tools and automation to improve collaboration and delivery.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="u9wmb5" data-start="2242" data-end="2271"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="2245" data-end="2271">What We're Looking For</strong></span></h2>
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<li data-section-id="ozvp9" data-start="2273" data-end="2410">Proven hands-on experience with the <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em> platform, including orchestration and enterprise-scale <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em> data engineering solutions.</li>
<li data-section-id="1fw6990" data-start="2411" data-end="2534">Strong technical skills in <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Python</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">PySpark</em>, and SQL, with experience working with distributed data processing frameworks.</li>
<li data-section-id="1iwd38u" data-start="2535" data-end="2680">Expertise delivering end-to-end data pipelines across ingestion, transformation, and serving layers within modern Data <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Lakehouse</em> architectures.</li>
<li data-section-id="1w1vwt7" data-start="2681" data-end="2781">Experience with schema design, GDPR-compliant data solutions, DevOps tooling, and CI/CD processes.</li>
<li data-section-id="179zmra" data-start="2782" data-end="2983">A collaborative approach to engineering with experience using AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining appropriate human oversight, governance, and solution quality.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="prnxb8" data-start="2985" data-end="3008"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="2988" data-end="3008">Bonus Points For</strong></span></h2>
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<li data-section-id="6ykkj4" data-start="3010" data-end="3055">Development experience using <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Scala</em> or <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Java</em>.</li>
<li data-section-id="mlzyym" data-start="3056" data-end="3146">Familiarity with Cloudera, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Hadoop</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Hive</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Spark</em>, and related distributed data ecosystems.</li>
<li data-section-id="1nimg71" data-start="3147" data-end="3242">Experience working with sensitive data and applying data privacy regulations, including GDPR.</li>
<li data-section-id="86mhok" data-start="3243" data-end="3375">Curiosity to explore new technologies, including responsible AI and automation, to continuously improve engineering practices.</li>
<li data-section-id="1mw6go3" data-start="3376" data-end="3489">Passion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within high-performing engineering teams.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="1lla9of" data-start="3491" data-end="3512"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3494" data-end="3512">Why Join Capco</strong></span></h2>
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<li data-section-id="2dvy0w" data-start="3514" data-end="3591">Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li>
<li data-section-id="1a87gyn" data-start="3592" data-end="3664">Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li>
<li data-section-id="bsqn1d" data-start="3665" data-end="3733">Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.</li>
<li data-section-id="19cv5mp" data-start="3734" data-end="3803">Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.</li>
<li data-section-id="16f0ika" data-start="3804" data-end="3889">Help shape the future of digital transformation across Financial Services &amp; Energy.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="asdj0h" data-start="3891" data-end="3906"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3894" data-end="3906">Benefits</strong></span></h2>
<p data-start="3908" data-end="4008">We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:</p>
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<li data-section-id="1sfk404" data-start="4010" data-end="4133"><strong data-start="4012" data-end="4030">Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.</li>
<li data-section-id="1yaj5pw" data-start="4134" data-end="4236"><strong data-start="4136" data-end="4154">Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.</li>
<li data-section-id="1pqxiiz" data-start="4237" data-end="4398"><strong data-start="4239" data-end="4259">Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.</li>
<li data-section-id="1nwru6l" data-start="4399" data-end="4497"><strong data-start="4401" data-end="4417">Family Care:</strong> Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.</li>
<li data-section-id="jxn220" data-start="4498" data-end="4616"><strong data-start="4500" data-end="4524">Holiday Flexibility:</strong> Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.</li>
<li data-section-id="yr1gep" data-start="4617" data-end="4844"><strong data-start="4619" data-end="4643">Continuous Learning:</strong> Your growth, your way—minimum 40 hours of training annually through workshops, certifications, and e-learning. You'll also be assigned a