Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) in London

We know you're bringing the skills, the passion and the drive. What we bring is the platform to help you go further. At Vivanti, you're not just taking a job, you're investing in your growth.

Here’s a taste:

• A platform for growth: Work across industries, clients and technologies that stretch your thinking and build your personal and professional skills.
• Access global businesses: Work with some of the world's biggest brands.
• IP, frameworks and accelerators: We share what we know. Our playbooks and toolkits fast-track your success on projects.
• All the shiny tech: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, AWS - you’ll use it, play with it and maybe even break it (responsibly).
• Senior consultants who have your back: You’ll always have a guide on your journey, not just be thrown into the deep end.
• Serious learning support: Paid certs, weekly training, guilds, hackathons, mentoring and more.
• Progress that’s transparent: Annual reviews based on 360° feedback, not vague vibes. Clear goals, solid feedback and real growth.
• Kudos and rewards: We celebrate wins, reward impact and offer long-term incentives.
• Real connection: From Friday socials to annual team building days - we work hard and play harder.

We're on the hunt for people who love solving problems, thinking critically and staying curious. If you’ve worked in data or tech before - amazing. If you’ve got a brain that enjoys untangling complex stuff and applying what you’ve learned - even better!

We're less about ticking boxes and more about whether you'd thrive in this environment:

• Do you get excited about helping clients move forward?
• Do you want to lead technical strategy while remaining hands-on with the code?
• Are you keen to experiment with the latest tools and ideas?
• Can you balance driving high-level architecture and being a great teammate?

If you said “yes” more than once, let’s talk.

We’re open to people at different experience levels and career stages. Here's a sense of what you'll do and the tools you might use:

As the Principal Data Engineer, you’re the architect and the expert—defining how complex data ecosystems are built and scaled.

What you'll do:

• Designing and building robust data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake
• Implementing scalable and secure Lakehouse architectures on Databricks
• Collaborating with analysts, ML engineers, and platform teams to deliver Databricks-native solutions
• Applying best practices in data governance, CI/CD, and orchestration within the Databricks ecosystem
• Ensuring systems are secure, reliable and cost-effective

What you will bring:

• 7+ years of experience in Python, Spark, and SQL for building scalable data pipelines in Databricks
• Deep experience with Databricks features including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and MLflow
• Workflow orchestration using Airflow or Databricks Workflows
• Integration experience with dbt, Fivetran, and Terraform for modern data stack automation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge and experience of data modelling techniques (Inmon, Data Vault, Kimball)
• Knowledge and experience of the data lifecycle, data management & governance, data platform architectures
• Knowledge and experience of Databricks data pipeline & data platform optimisation techniques

Your work matters and so do you. That’s why we back your skills with a structure that supports your development, celebrates your wins, and helps you keep growing - professionally and personally.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Kudos & Recognition Programs – great work doesn’t go unnoticed
• Mentoring Program – with a Senior Support Lead
• 360° Progress Reviews – honest feedback, not fluff
• Guilds & Regular Training – learn from your peers
• Paid Certifications – across all major technologies
• Hackathons & Innovation Days – challenge yourself, build cool stuff
• Socials & Team Days – Book Club, Data & Drinks, Team Building days, and more

If you're looking for the place where your growth will go into overdrive, where you'll work with great humans, get access to cutting-edge tools and genuinely enjoy the ride? Welcome to Vivanti.

The Data People Shaping Tomorrow

Vivanti was founded as a haven for talented technologists who want to make a real impact for their clients. Our mission is to transform businesses and to create a smarter, more connected world through the power of data and technology. Together, we are making the future happen - today.