Senior Data Engineer (Databricks | Azure), Manchester

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, to feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.   About the opportunity To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations, we currently have an opportunity within our Digital team for a Data Engineer. You would join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. As a pivotal member of our team, you will contribute to a variety of high-impact projects for major clients across multiple sectors. Your work will enhance the value and positive impact of our solutions on communities and society. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team of problem solvers to tackle diverse challenges. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing both new and existing professional software solutions for our clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on varied projects in a fast-paced environment. Full time employment with us is based on 40 hours per week This role is based on a Hybrid basis from our Manchester office Some key duties and responsibilities Collaborate with clients and product teams to design, provision and implement appropriate technologies Assist in establishing systems for data ingestion, transformation and analytics from operational activities Serve as an expert resource for data engineering queries across the business Consult, analyse requirements, and develop solutions that drive tangible business change Independently design, develop, and implement high-quality deliverables for multiple clients Supervising / upskilling more junior team members in project delivery Here’s what you’ll need A degree-level education in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field plus professional Data Engineering  experience Extensive exposure to  Azure , GCP or AWS | Proficiency in  Databricks  / Spark | Advanced  SQ L knowledge | Experience with relational, MPP and NoSQL databases, as well as object storage | Proficiency in  Python  / Scala Strong background in data modelling and experience with streaming and batch mode processes Familiarity with  Agile  methodologies Expertise in source control management, coding standards, code reviews, testing and CI / CD Ideally you would have experience in a consulting environment, working with various stakeholders including senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, data scientists and enterprise / solution architects Preferably you will have Cloud Certifications and experience in designing and implementing distributed systems Experience supervising / upskilling more junior team members in project delivery Our culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.  We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet.  Find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit  www.vercida.com  to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please  contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then  please let us know.