At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a high-performing data team to design and support enterprise-scale data pipelines.
- Company: Leading financial services organisation with a focus on data transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible contract, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a major data transformation programme.
- Qualifications: Experience with PySpark, Databricks, and enterprise-scale data engineering.
We're supporting a leading enterprise financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-performing data team on an initial 6-month contract.
Contract Details:
- £600 per day
- Inside IR35
- Initial 6-month engagement
- Sheffield-based, 3 days per week on-site
Key Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks
- Deep understanding of Spark performance optimisation, including lazy evaluation, column pruning, groupBy operations, and window functions
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve Spark job performance issues
- Extensive experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale data pipelines
- Strong technical depth across modern data engineering platforms, tools, and technologies
- Experience working within complex, large-scale enterprise environments
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major data transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation.
Additional information available on successful application.
Data Engineer in Sheffield employer: Talent Smart
As a leading player in the financial services sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our remote-first approach allows for flexibility, while our Sheffield office provides a vibrant space for teamwork when needed. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a culture that encourages open communication, making us an ideal employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in Identity and Access Management.
