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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform and DatabricksDeep expertise in Structured Streaming, Delta Live Tables (DLT), PySpark architecture, Python, and SQLStrong experience leading data engineering or technical delivery teams within complex enterprise environmentsProven experience designing and delivering solutions using Azure and DatabricksStrong understanding of data architecture, governance, data quality, and cloud optimisationExperience managing Databricks streaming workloads and improving platform performanceExperience within the financial trading domain, including knowledge of trading data models and related business processesTrack record of delivering complex data solutions from concept through to implementation and support Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable data solutions across Azure and DatabricksDefine and drive data strategy, governance, quality standards, and platform best practicesOptimise platform performance and manage cloud costs, with a focus on Databricks streaming workloadsProvide end-to-end technical leadership from architecture through delivery and production supportCollaborate with business stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with organisational goals Technologies: AzureCloudDatabricksSupportMarketingPythonPySparkSQL More:
We are hiring a Data Technical Lead based in London on an initial contract until the end of the year, with onsite working required three days per week. We are working with a business undergoing significant cloud modernisation, transforming its data landscape to improve speed, agility, and technical capability. The PDE platform is a key initiative supporting the organisations future data vision, enabling consistent global reporting, near real-time access to curated datasets, and improved business decision-making through enhanced data capabilities. Certain Advantage works across the UK to connect people with opportunities in Finance, Marketing, IT, and Engineering, and we support candidates in finding roles where they can make an impact and grow their careers.
last updated 29 week of 2026