Summary: The role of Engineer at Ordnance Survey focuses on developing secure, scalable cloud-based data solutions using Azure, Databricks, Scala, and Spark. The position requires collaboration within Agile teams and emphasizes best practices in engineering and DevSecOps. This is a 6-month contract with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least one day per week onsite in Southampton. The role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain, and deploy secure software components.
- Develop data processing modules using Databricks, Scala, and Spark.
- Build and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and data pipelines.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Bicep.
- Ensure software is secure, reliable, scalable, and thoroughly tested.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation.
- Champion engineering best practices and DevSecOps principles.
Key Skills:
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Cloud Services (Entra ID, Azure Batch, ADLS, Azure Data Factory)
- Databricks (including Unity Catalog)
- Apache Spark
- Scala
- Bicep (Infrastructure as Code)
- Python
- PowerShell
- DevSecOps
- CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: Southampton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Engineer - Azure | Databricks | Scala | Spark
Location: Southampton (Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week onsite, Wednesdays)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: (Inside IR35)
Client: Ordnance Survey
Start: ASAP
We are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to join Ordnance Survey on the Zoomstack Delivery project. This is an exciting opportunity to work on secure, scalable cloud-based data solutions within a collaborative Agile environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and deploy secure software components.
Develop data processing modules using Databricks, Scala, and Spark.
Build and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and data pipelines.
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Bicep.
Ensure software is secure, reliable, scalable, and thoroughly tested.
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams.
Produce high-quality technical documentation.
Champion engineering best practices and DevSecOps principles.
Essential Skills
Azure DevOps
Azure Cloud Services (Entra ID, Azure Batch, ADLS, Azure Data Factory)
Databricks (including Unity Catalog)
Apache Spark
Scala
Bicep (Infrastructure as Code)
Python
PowerShell
DevSecOps
CI/CD pipelines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Working Pattern
Hybrid working based in Southampton.
Minimum 1 day per week onsite (Wednesday).
Attendance required for monthly and quarterly team days.
Contract Details
6-Month Contract
Inside IR35
PAYE/Umbrella only
No security clearance required.
If you're an experienced Azure/Databricks Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to discuss the role further.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.