Job Details
Experience: 3-5 Years
Sector:
Data Engineer
Data Engineer (Databricks) – Ireland (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP
Contract Type: Day-rate
Location: Limerick / Hybrid
We’re looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join a forward-thinking tech team on a day-rate contract based in Limerick (hybrid model). If you’re experienced with Databricks, Apache Spark, and building scalable data pipelines in a cloud environment—this could be a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark.
- Collaborate closely with data analysts and data scientists to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose data solutions.
- Optimise and enhance existing ETL processes for improved performance and reliability.
- Implement and enforce data validation and testing protocols to ensure data integrity and quality.
- Work with big data tools and frameworks to manage, process, and transform large-scale datasets.
- Support data modeling efforts and contribute to the design of data warehouses and analytical environments.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues in data pipelines and related infrastructure.
- Contribute to code reviews and uphold best practices in data engineering standards and governance.
- Create and maintain clear documentation of data workflows, architecture, and operational procedures.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to data engineering.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or a similar role.
- Proven expertise with Databricks and Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in SQL, Python, and/or Scala.
- Solid understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, and best practices.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.