Join Barclays as a Data Engineer Lead, contributing to a high‑performing team delivering design, development, and testing for the PBWM Data Platform. You’ll play a key role in a multi‑year transformation, building a scalable, cloud‑based data platform using modern technologies like Databricks, PySpark, and AWS to drive performance and efficiency.
Required Skills
- Ample knowledge in Databricks, including development and optimisation of distributed data processing workloads.
- Proficient in PySpark and Python for building scalable data pipelines and transformation.
- Solid experience working with AWS cloud services, supporting the design and deployment of cloud‑native data solutions.
Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge of Java, supporting broader application integration and development.
- Databricks Certification (advantageous) demonstrating platform knowledge and best practice adoption.
- AWS Certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Developer / Solutions Architect Associate) demonstrating cloud architecture and development proficiency.
This role will be based in our Glasgow office, UK.
Purpose
To build and maintain the systems that collect, store, process, and analyse data, such as data pipelines, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure that all data is accurate, accessible, and secure.
Accountabilities
- Build and maintenance of data architecture pipelines that enable the transfer and processing of durable, complete and consistent data.
- Design and implementation of data warehouses and data lakes that manage the appropriate data volumes and velocity and adhere to the required security measures.
- Development of processing and analysis algorithms fit for the intended data complexity and volumes.
- Collaboration with data scientists to build and deploy machine learning models.
Company Values & Mindset
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Data Engineer Lead in Glasgow employer: Limelight Health
At Limelight Health, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a remote-first company, we offer flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about driving technological advancements in healthcare. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages you to lead the way in AI-driven solutions.
