Lead Data Engineering (Hands-On Python / Databricks)

Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python / Databricks)

Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension.

Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office)

Rate: Highly competitive

Status: Inside IR35

Working pattern: Full time

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering.
• Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or Technical Delivery Lead position.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Python.
• Extensive experience with Databricks, including Workflows, Notebooks, and Delta Lake.
• Strong experience with Apache Spark /PySpark.
• Proven track record building and optimising large‑scale ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture and Lakehouse principles.
• Excellent SQL skills and experience working with distributed data systems.
• Experience workin...