Senior Data Engineer; Databricks

Position: Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)
Job Title Senior Manager - Data Engineering (Databricks) Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities 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 Person We Are Looking For 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

Desirable Experience 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 Role Details 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.

Skills:

data engineering data business intelligence Benefits:
Work From Home bonus pension healthcare options