Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Databricks) | Financial services client

We are looking for…

A Senior Data Engineer who enjoys working in complex, enterprise-scale environments and is motivated by building robust, cloud-based data solutions. You have a strong engineering mindset, take ownership end-to-end, and are comfortable working with modern data platforms and cloud-native technologies.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on Azure.

• Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance data processing using Databricks and cloud-native services.

• Support data-driven use cases across the organisation with clean, well-structured, and well-governed data.

• Contribute to a stable, automated delivery process through CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.

About the role

As a Senior Data Engineer, you are responsible for developing and operating modern data solutions in a highly regulated, enterprise environment. You work closely with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical implementations.

You will:

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Python (3.11+) and Databricks / PySpark.

• Work with Azure services including networking, storage, and security (Entra ID).

• Write and optimise SQL for data transformation and analysis.

• Contribute to backend components using Java (17+), ideally with Spring or Quarkus.

• Automate infrastructure using Bicep and follow Infrastructure as Code best practices.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred).

• Work with Kubernetes for containerised workloads.

• Integrate event-driven solutions using Kafka.

• Orchestrate workflows using Airflow.

• Apply risk-based testing strategies (unit, integration, regression).

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of data engineering solutions, from design to production support.

• Ensure code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team environment.

• Proactively identify improvements and technical risks.

• Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who are you?

Experience

• BSc or MSc in IT, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.

• Several years of experience as a Data Engineer or Software Engineer in complex environments.

Profile

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and design patterns.

• Independent, accurate, and delivery-focused.

• Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with advanced Azure services and security hardening.

• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and microservices.

• Familiarity with financial risk systems or IFRS9 processes.

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000, Levy Professionals has provided professional solutions to organisations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London, we have built an international and local network of skilled professionals, driven by our passion for connecting skills with projects.

Over the years, we have fulfilled more than 1,700 requirements and currently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries, working across a wide range of projects. Our strength lies in how we see and treat people – and this will remain a key pillar of our strategy for years to come.