Senior Manager - Data Engineering (Databricks)
Overview
Ocho is partnering with a globally recognised consulting and technology organisation as they continue to expand their Data & AI capability within Belfast.
This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes for enterprise Financial Services clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a growing Data Engineering practice, leading both technical delivery and team growth across complex, business-critical engagements.
You'll work closely with senior client stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to deliver modern data platforms using Databricks and Azure technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale Databricks solutions
- Design and optimise scalable cloud-native data platforms and pipelines
- Drive migration programmes from legacy systems into modern data ecosystems
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering teams
- Collaborate with clients to define data strategy and transformation roadmaps
- Establish best practices across governance, lineage, security and performance optimisation
- Support advanced analytics, AI and real-time data initiatives
- Work across multiple high-profile transformation programmes simultaneously
Person We Are Looking For
- Proven experience delivering large-scale Databricks transformation projects
- Strong Financial Services or enterprise consulting background
- Deep expertise across Azure, Spark, Delta Lake and modern data engineering practices
- Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
- Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience
- Ability to lead complex technical discussions with both engineering and business stakeholders
- Passion for emerging technologies, AI and cloud-native platforms
Desirable Experience
- Databricks certifications
- Consulting or advisory experience within enterprise environments
- Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics or AI-driven platforms
- Experience with data governance and regulatory frameworks
Role Details
- Senior leadership position within a growing Belfast team
- Opportunity to shape a rapidly expanding Data & AI capability
- Work with major enterprise clients on large-scale transformation programmes
- Strong package, progression and long-term leadership opportunities
Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.
