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Senior Azure Data Engineer (Databricks)

Capco
City of London
1 week ago
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Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Engineer advanced data solutions at scale in a world-class consulting environment

The Role

As a Senior Azure Data Engineer (Databricks) at Capco, you will play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying scalable and secure data engineering pipelines using the Databricks platform on Azure. You’ll partner with clients to understand their data needs and develop innovative solutions that drive business transformation. You’ll also contribute to best practice implementation and continuous improvement within cross-functional engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop robust pipelines using DeltaLake, Spark Structured Streaming, and Unity Catalog

Build real-time event-driven solutions with tools such as Kafka and Azure Event Hubs

Apply DevOps principles to develop CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate data needs into strategic technical solutions

Champion clean code, data lifecycle optimisation, and software engineering best practices

What We’re Looking For

Proven hands-on experience with Databricks platform and orchestration

Strong skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL, with knowledge of distributed data systems

Expertise in developing full lifecycle data pipelines across ingestion, transformation, and serving layers

Experience with data lakehouse architecture, schema design, and GDPR-compliant solutions

Working knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD processes

Bonus Points For

Development experience in Scala or Java

Familiarity with Cloudera, Hadoop, HIVE, and Spark ecosystem

Understanding of data privacy regulations, including GDPR, and experience working with sensitive data

Ability to learn and adapt new technologies quickly to meet business needs

Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning

Why Join Capco

Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

  • Core Benefits:Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
  • Mental Health:Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
  • Family-Friendly:Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
  • Family Care:8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
  • Holiday Flexibility:5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
  • Continuous Learning:Your growth, your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
  • Extra Perks:Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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