Senior Data Engineer; Databricks

Job Title

Senior Manager - Data Engineering (Databricks)

Ocho is partnering with a globally recognised consulting and technology organisation as they continue to expand their Data & AI capability within Belfast.

This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes for enterprise Financial Services clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a growing Data Engineering practice, leading both technical delivery and team growth across complex, business-critical engagements.

You’ll work closely with senior client stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to deliver modern data platforms using Databricks and Azure technologies.

• Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale Databricks solutions
• Design and optimise scalable cloud-native data platforms and pipelines
• Drive migration programmes from legacy systems into modern data ecosystems
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering teams
• Collaborate with clients to define data strategy and transformation roadmaps
• Establish best practices across governance, lineage, security and performance optimisation
• Support advanced analytics, AI and real-time data initiatives
• Work across multiple high-profile transformation programmes simultaneously

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Databricks transformation projects
• Strong Financial Services or enterprise consulting background
• Deep expertise across Azure, Spark, Delta Lake and modern data engineering practices
• Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience
• Ability to lead complex technical discussions with both engineering and business stakeholders
• Passion for emerging technologies, AI and cloud-native platforms

• Databricks certifications
• Consulting or advisory experience within enterprise environments
• Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics or AI-driven platforms
• Experience with data governance and regulatory frameworks

• Senior leadership position within a growing Belfast team
• Opportunity to shape a rapidly expanding Data & AI capability
• Work with major enterprise clients on large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong package, progression and long-term leadership opportunities

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via Linked In.