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Sr Solution Architect - Azure DataBricks
Posted Today by Neumeric Technologies Corporation
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced Techno-Functional Azure Databricks Architect with deep expertise in t...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Princeton, New Jersey
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Data Engineer with DBT & Databricks ,SQL -- 100% Remote -- Only independent Visa...
Posted 2 days ago by Trebecon LLC
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable and efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using DBT and Databricks.Develo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
DataBricks Data Solutions Architect (Only Visa Independent Candidate/W2)
Posted 2 days ago by SumasEdge Corporation
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine enterprise data architecture, cloud data-platform strategy, technical standards, and moderniz...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Azure Databricks Architect with CTMS Migration with Clinical Domain
Posted 5 days ago by KRG Technologies Inc
Role SummaryThis is a senior, client-facing onshore role requiring deep technical expertise, strong leadership presence,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Process Architect (Telecom domain, Process mapping, Power automate, Databricks o...
Posted 5 days ago by K Anand Corporation
Position : Process Architect (Telecom domain, Process mapping, Power automate, Databricks orchestration) : : Only U...
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- Location Remote
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Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks) - W2 Contract only
Posted 5 days ago by Silverlink Technologies LLC
Role: Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks)We are looking for a Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory (ADF),...
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- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Data Engineer / Databricks / AI / Chicagoland Area
Posted 5 days ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
A rapidly growing enterprise organization in the automotive technology and distribution space is seeking a Data Engineer...
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- Category Outside
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- Location Oak Brook, Illinois
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About Our Databricks Contract Roles in Newcastle
What does a databricks contractor do?
The Databricks contractor role centres on the ability to implement, configure, and develop data solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, which has become one of the dominant enterprise data engineering and analytics platforms in the UK market. Contract engagements typically involve building data pipelines using Apache Spark within the Databricks environment, implementing Delta Lake architectures for reliable and scalable data storage, developing machine learning workflows using MLflow, configuring and administering Databricks workspaces and Unity Catalog for governance, and migrating existing data warehouse or Hadoop workloads to Databricks. Contractors are brought in for platform implementations, migrations, and to provide specialist Spark and Databricks expertise that internal data teams lack.
The technical skills expected of Databricks contractors centre on strong Apache Spark proficiency, with experience writing efficient distributed data processing jobs in PySpark or Scala being the primary technical requirement across most engagements. Deep knowledge of Delta Lake, including understanding of ACID transactions, time travel, and optimisation techniques such as Z-ordering and liquid clustering, is a common requirement. Familiarity with the Databricks ecosystem including Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and MLflow is increasingly required as organisations build out more mature Databricks implementations. Experience with cloud infrastructure relevant to the client environment, particularly Azure Databricks, which is the most common deployment in UK enterprises, alongside knowledge of surrounding services such as Azure Data Factory or Azure DevOps, is broadly expected at senior level.
What is the market like for databricks contractors?
The Databricks contract market is one of the fastest-growing specialist segments within the UK data engineering market. The platform has achieved dominant market share in enterprise data engineering and is the de facto standard for organisations building large-scale data processing and AI workloads on Microsoft Azure. Demand for Databricks contractors has been growing rapidly as organisations migrate from legacy data warehouses and Hadoop environments, build new data lakehouse architectures, and integrate Databricks with their machine learning and AI programmes. Supply of experienced Databricks contractors, particularly those with strong PySpark skills and Unity Catalog experience, remains limited relative to demand, supporting rates at the premium end of the data engineering contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Newcastle?
Major banks and building societies operate large processing and technology centres in Newcastle, producing reliable work for IT infrastructure, development, and organisational change contractors. Local government and health service employers add volume across project delivery, informatics, and analytical roles. Around the Helix innovation district and the wider city centre, a growing cluster of technology firms and digital agencies has brought front-end development, UX design, and data engineering into the local mix. Newcastle's distance from other major contractor hubs means the market is somewhat self-contained: contractors tend to be locally based rather than commuting from elsewhere, which reduces competition for roles and gives established local contractors a relationship advantage with repeat clients.
How much do databricks contractors usually earn in Newcastle?
Contract rates for databricks roles in Newcastle typically range from £495 to £855 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many databricks vacancies in Newcastle are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 databricks contract roles across the site, with Newcastle contributing consistently. Data reviewed up to August 2026.