Junior Data Engineer

Junior Databricks Consultant / Data Engineer | 12 month FTC | Lakehouse | Cloud | CI/CD | Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham or London | £40,000

Are you looking to get new certifications in the data space?

I'm currently partnering with a growing technology consultancy that is making a significant investment in building a dedicated Databricks capability . This is an excellent opportunity for a Databricks professional who wants to move further into consulting, work on high-impact projects, and play a key role in shaping a new practice from the ground up. This will be a 12 month fixed term contract with the aim of moving to a perm contract

The Opportunity

A 12 month FTC - Joining a highly regarded consultancy that delivers complex digital and data transformation programmes, you'll work closely with clients to design, build and optimise modern data platforms using Databricks and cloud-native technologies. The organisation has a strong presence across the public sector and is committed to developing long-term expertise within the Databricks ecosystem.

This is more than a standard engineering role. You'll have the opportunity to influence delivery standards, contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators, and help shape the future direction of a growing Databricks practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark and SQL
• Developing modern Lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake, Unity Catalog and medallion frameworks
• Working with stakeholders and client teams to gather requirements and provide technical guidance
• Implementing engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code
• Supporting cloud-based data solutions across Azure, AWS
• Contributing to practice development, internal standards and knowledge sharing
• Helping organisations modernise legacy data platforms and unlock greater value from their data estate.

What We're Looking For

• Commercial experience delivering solutions on Databricks
• Strong hands-on skills with PySpark and SQL
• Understanding of data engineering principles, data modelling and Lakehouse architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS
• Familiarity with source control, CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.

What's On Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 depending on experience
• Fully remote working with occasional client travel
• Clear progression into a specialist Databricks consultancy career path
• Dedicated learning and development budget
• Opportunity to gain certifications and work alongside experienced consultants
• Supportive, collaborative and low-ego culture
• Exposure to large-scale transformation programmes across a diverse client portfolio.

Location

Primarily seeking candidates based in or around Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield , though strong applicants from London, Birmingham and other UK locations will also be considered. Candidates should be willing to travel to client sites as required.

Junior Databricks Consultant / Data Engineer | 12 month FTC | Lakehouse | Cloud | CI/CD | Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham or London | £40,000