Data Platform Engineering Specialist; Databricks

Design, operate and evolve cloud-native data platforms at Cadent

As a Data Platform Specialist at Cadent, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and operating our cloud-native data platforms, with a strong focus on Databricks on AWS. This role enables regulatory reporting, operational insight and advanced analytics across a critical national infrastructure organisation.

This is a hands‑on engineering‑led role where you'll take ownership of the Databricks platform, driving automation, scalability, security and reliability to support data engineering and data science use cases.

• Enterprise Impact – Build and run data platforms that underpin analytics and insight across Cadent.
• Modern Cloud & Data Stack – Work hands‑on with Databricks on AWS, Delta Lake and medallion architecture.
• Platform Ownership – Deploy, configure and operate Databricks work spaces, clusters, jobs and pipelines.
• Automation & Dev Ops – Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated platform processes.
• Security & Governance at Scale – Implement data governance, lineage, quality and security guardrails.

• Databricks Expertise – Strong hands‑on experience operating Databricks platforms on AWS.
• Platform Engineering – Experience with CI/CD, automation and cloud‑native engineering practices.
• Data Integration – Knowledge of ETL/ELT patterns, data quality frameworks and governance controls.
• Experience – Degree‑level education or equivalent experience, with 4+ years’ Databricks platform experience. Informatica experience is advantageous.

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can't wait to welcome you!