Quick overview
Job description
Data Engineer Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Data Engineer to join a leading organisation.
You will play a key role in developing and enhancing a modern, cloud-based data platform, helping to transform how data is collected, managed and utilised across the business.
Working within a high-performance environment, you will help deliver innovative data solutions that support performance analytics, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of technical solutions and wants to work with cutting-edge data technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.
- Build and enhance a cloud-based enterprise data platform using Azure and Databricks.
- Develop robust data integration processes to support analytics, reporting and business intelligence.
- Ensure data quality, governance, security and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Undertake database administration activities, including performance optimisation, indexing and access management.
- Explore and develop AI-driven automation to monitor data pipelines and improve operational efficiency.
- Utilise Azure DevOps for version control, development workflows and collaboration.
- Work closely with Data Scientists, analysts and other stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and continuously improve platform performance and reliability.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience in Data Engineering, particularly developing data pipelines using Python.
- Excellent SQL skills and a solid understanding of database design and data modelling.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure and/or Databricks.
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data integration techniques.
- Understanding of data governance, security and quality standards.
- Experience with version control and CI/CD practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of AI-driven automation and data pipeline monitoring.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Exposure to sports analytics, performance data, GPS tracking or similar datasets.
- Experience collaborating with Data Scientists and analytics teams.
What's on Offer?
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
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Contributory pension scheme.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives.
Apply Now
If you're a passionate Data Engineer with strong Python, SQL and cloud data platform experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Adria Solutions to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Data Engineer Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks
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