Senior Data Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by ScaleOps Search Ltd
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Data Engineer role involves leading the architecture and optimization of streaming data solutions for a major rail infrastructure program. The position requires deep expertise in Databricks and a strong understanding of real-time telemetry data, with a focus on delivering operational insights. The role is fully remote and classified as outside IR35, targeting candidates in the UK only. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams while driving innovation in data engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and lead data architecture for real-time streaming solutions
- Shape and implement data strategy aligned with business objectives
- Influence and engage senior stakeholders, providing thought leadership on data-driven decision-making
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring best practices and technical excellence
- Drive innovation in data engineering frameworks and processes
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience with Databricks, especially in streaming data pipelines
- Strong understanding of real-time telemetry data
- Solid background in Azure cloud services
- Proven ability to work with large-scale, fast-moving datasets in production environments
- Consultancy background with experience delivering complex data solutions for enterprise clients
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Principal Data Engineer – Outside IR35 – Fully Remote (UK ONLY) – Databricks Expertise
A leading consultancy is partnering with a major transport operator on a high-impact rail infrastructure programme. We’re seeking a Principal Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks, particularly around streaming data sources and real-time telemetry.
Project Overview
This role is part of a strategic initiative to modernise data infrastructure across the rail network. You’ll architect and optimise streaming data solutions that deliver operational insights and enable real-time decision-making.
Key Skills Required
- Extensive experience with Databricks, especially in streaming data pipelines
- Strong understanding of real-time telemetry data
- Solid background in Azure cloud services
- Proven ability to work with large-scale, fast-moving datasets in production environments
- Consultancy background with experience delivering complex data solutions for enterprise clients
Principal-Level Responsibilities
As a Principal Data Engineer, you will:
- Define and lead data architecture for real-time streaming solutions
- Shape and implement data strategy aligned with business objectives
- Influence and engage senior stakeholders, providing thought leadership on data-driven decision-making
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring best practices and technical excellence
- Drive innovation in data engineering frameworks and processes
Why Apply?
- Work on a high-visibility transport project with real-world impact
- Lead cutting-edge data engineering practices at scale
- Collaborate with a forward-thinking consultancy and a major transport group
- Opportunity to shape the future of rail data systems
Apply now online for more details.