SC Cleared Databricks Engineer

Databricks Engineer - SC Cleared
Fully Remote
6-month initial contract
Start Date: 17th November 2025
£550 per day Inside IR35


We are seeking two SC Cleared Databricks Analysts to support a high-profile data engineering and analytics programme with one of our GovTech Consultancy clients.

The successful candidates will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising data pipelines and analytics solutions using Databricks within a secure environment. You will work with large and complex datasets from UK and potentially international sources, enabling advanced analytics and data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
This role is highly technical and data-focused, requiring strong experience in Databricks , Spark , and related data engineering tools. While stakeholder engagement is minimal, you will need to align technical solutions with business objectives and ensure data integrity and compliance throughout.

Key Requirements

  • Active SC Clearance (used within the last 12 months)
  • Proven experience with Databricks (including notebooks, clusters, and job orchestration)
  • Strong knowledge of Apache Spark , PySpark , and distributed data processing
  • Experience building and optimising ETL pipelines and data workflows
  • Familiarity with Delta Lake , SQL , and data modelling best practices
  • Ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources
  • Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Excellent attention to detail and structured approach to analysis
  • Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions


Desirable

  • Experience with Azure Databricks and related cloud services (Azure Data Lake, Data Factory)
  • Knowledge of data governance , security , and compliance in government environments
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering


This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Databricks Engineers with SC Clearance to apply their expertise in a meaningful, data-driven role within a secure government programme.


Please apply promptly as CVs will be shortlisted and sent to the client later this week.

Company
iO Associates
Location
England, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Posted
Company
iO Associates
Location
England, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Posted