Job Description
Data Engineer – Python | Databricks | PySpark
Company:
Fortune 500 Financial Services firm
Location:
Hybrid - London
Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£90k + 20% bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Exclusively via DATAHEAD
Are you a detail-oriented Python Developer who thrives in complex data environments?
Do you have hands-on experience with Databricks , PySpark , and cloud-native data engineering?
We’re hiring a Data Engineer on behalf of a Fortune 500 firm undergoing a major data and analytics transformation. You’ll join a global Advanced Analytics function working at the cutting edge of data science, engineering, and AI.
Why this role?
You’ll join a cross-functional team that includes data scientists, actuaries, software engineers, and AI specialists - all working together to build intelligent data platforms that power business-critical decisions across the organisation.
This is a cloud-first, engineering-led environment where you’ll play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable data products.
What You’ll Do:
• Build and maintain scalable Python applications using Databricks and PySpark
• Design and optimise robust data pipelines and processing frameworks
• Write clean, modular, and testable code aligned with SOLID principles
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines , automated testing frameworks, and deployment tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders across data science, analytics, and engineering
• Build and expose RESTful APIs for secure data integration across platforms
• Help shape the data architecture that underpins machine learning and AI models
What You’ll Bring:
• Proven experience developing in Python for data-intensive applications
• Hands-on expertise with Databricks and PySpark
• Strong grasp of cloud data platforms and modern engineering practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (e.G. Git), and automated testing
• Ability to work effectively in cross-border, cross-functional teams
• A proactive, delivery-driven mindset with strong attention to detail
What’s in It for You:
• Excellent salary + performance bonus
• Private medical and dental cover, enhanced pension, life insurance, income protection
• Flexible working options, including holiday buy/sell and season ticket loans
• Training budget and career development pathways in a forward-thinking, data-driven organisation
• Exposure to global projects in a high-impact function
This opportunity is with a Fortune 500 company known for its long-term thinking, innovation, and technical excellence. With operations spanning over 20 countries, the firm is investing heavily in data and analytics to shape its future – and this role is crucial to that mission.
