Tech Lead - Azure Databricks Data Platform | 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead with deep expertise in the Azure Data Platform and Databricks ecosystem to join a major transformation programme within the financial trading sector. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform with long-term project visibility and extension potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale data solutions using Azure and Databricks
• Drive data platform strategy, governance, data quality frameworks, and engineering best practices
• Optimise platform performance and cloud spend, with a strong focus on Databricks Structured Streaming workloads
• Provide end-to-end technical leadership from architecture and design through to delivery and production support
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Mentor engineering teams, influence technical direction, and drive best-in-class delivery standards
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges and ensure successful business outcomes

Essential Skills & Experience

Extensive Azure Data Platform experience

Strong Databricks expertise, including:

Structured Streaming

Delta Live Tables (DLT)

PySpark Architecture

Advanced Python and SQL skills

Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise data platforms

Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and platform optimisation

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Previous experience leading technical teams and driving architectural decisions

Desirable Experience

Financial Trading domain experience

Understanding of trading data models, market data, and associated business processes

What's on Offer?

Competitive Daily Rate

Initial 6-Month Contract

Strong likelihood of extensions with programme funding in place for up to 3 years

Opportunity to lead a business-critical cloud data platform initiative within a highly regarded organisation