Senior Data Engineer - Databricks - Pyspark - Dimensional Models - Unity Catalog - Kimball in London

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks - Pyspark - Dimensional Models - Unity Catalog - Kimball in London

London Full-Time 59400 - 72600 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of analytics-ready data in a Lakehouse environment.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on data innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative team culture with mentorship opportunities and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by transforming complex data into actionable insights.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in SQL, PySpark, and analytics engineering.

The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 Β£ per year.

We're looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer to lead the design and delivery of curated, analytics-ready data within our Lakehouse environment. You'll translate complex business requirements into robust SQL and PySpark pipelines, own the data serving layer, and ensure data is well-modelled, governed, performant and ready for consumption across analytics and BI. You'll also provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to establish best practices across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver dimensional and semantic data models for analytics.
  • Define and maintain KPIs, conformed dimensions and consistent data definitions.
  • Develop and optimise SQL and PySpark pipelines using Databricks.
  • Ensure high standards of data quality, testing, performance and observability.
  • Lead modelling reviews and contribute to technical and architectural decisions.
  • Work closely with Data Architects, BI teams, analysts and business stakeholders.
  • Mentor and support other Analytics Engineers.
  • Contribute to CI/CD, automation, testing and data governance standards.

About You

Essential:

  • Strong experience as an Analytics Engineer within a modern data platform environment.
  • Expert-level SQL and strong hands-on PySpark experience.
  • Strong understanding of dimensional modelling, semantic layers and analytics engineering.
  • Proven experience with Databricks and Lakehouse architectures.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Unity Catalog, dbt or similar transformation frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Delta Lake, data governance and metadata management.
  • Experience with CI/CD and automated testing.

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks - Pyspark - Dimensional Models - Unity Catalog - Kimball in London employer: Nexere Consulting Limited

As a Senior Data Architect at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and continuous learning opportunities, all set in a vibrant location that fosters creativity and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our data strategy while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

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Contact Details:

Nexere Consulting Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data Engineer - Databricks - Pyspark - Dimensional Models - Unity Catalog - Kimball in London

SQL
Python
Problem-Solving Skills
Data Engineering
Data Pipeline Development
Data Governance
API Integration