Databricks Platform Lead
Are you a Databricks expert with deep knowledge of both data infrastructure and engineering
We’re looking for a Databricks Champion to take ownership of an enterprise-scale Azure Databricks environment — driving performance, governance, connectivity, and cost optimisation across the platform.
This is a client-facing, hands-on role that combines cloud engineering, data architecture, and platform operations. You’ll work closely with security, DevOps, data, and networking teams — and must be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and driving best practices across the board.
Location: Hybrid with travel to Slough (a few days per week)
Start: ASAP
Type: Full time permenant
What You’ll Be Doing:- Manage & optimise Azure Databricks workspaces (VNet Injection, private endpoints, cluster config, performance tuning, cost control)
- Design and implement Unity Catalog for governance, access control, data lineage, and auditing
- Integrate Entra ID for SSO, SCIM, credential passthrough, Key Vault, and ACLs
- Build secure networking (VNet peering, NSGs, DNS/routing, firewalls)
- Orchestrate data pipelines with ADF Databricks
- Configure and troubleshoot ADLS Gen2 access, mounts, and credential passthrough
- Implement monitoring, alerting, DR, and platform health checks
- Define and share best practices, architecture documents, and runbooks
- Act as SME, collaborating across teams and representing the Databricks function in architecture reviews
- Expert in Azure Databricks administration, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Spark
- Strong knowledge of Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Key Vault, and Azure networking
- Skilled in CI/CD automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), scripting (Python, PowerShell, CLI)
- Proven experience with enterprise-grade cloud security, RBAC, and data access governance
- Able to work closely with internal stakeholders and communicate complex ideas clearly
- Certifications (bonus): Azure Architect, Databricks Certified Data Engineer
This role is urgent, so if you’re a hands-on Databricks leader who can hit the ground running and enjoys working in hybrid client-facing environments, get in touch today.
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- Company
- CODEVERSE LIMITED
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £70,000 - £100,000 per annum
- Posted
- Company
- CODEVERSE LIMITED
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £70,000 - £100,000 per annum
- Posted