Azure Data Platform Engineer - Contract - Fully Remote
We're looking for highly capable Azure Platform Engineers to support a large‑scale cloud and data engineering programme. This environment is fast‑paced, technically mature, and heavily invested in modern Azure, IaC, and Databricks ecosystems. Strong technical depth and clear, concise communication are essential. Outside IR35. Remote. 6 months contract.
Core Technical Requirements
Azure Platform Engineering
- Deep hands‑on experience building and operating cloud‑native platforms in Azure
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, security baselining, and landing zone patterns
- Experience working in highly automated, scalable, enterprise‑grade environments
Terraform (IaC)
- Solid production experience delivering infrastructure via Terraform
- Strong module design, state management, secret handling, and CI/CD integration
- Ability to define, manage, and version cloud resources using best‑practice IaC patterns
Databricks
- Practical experience supporting, deploying, or engineering Databricks workspaces
- Strong knowledge of cluster configuration, job orchestration, workspace governance, and optimisation
- Comfortable working alongside data engineers and platform squads
Unity Catalog (Highly Advantageous)
- Experience implementing or working within Unity Catalog for centralised governance
- Understanding of cataloguing, lineage, secure data access, and workspace‑level controls
- Ability to support migration from legacy Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog is a major plus
Soft Skills & Delivery
- Clear, concise communicator (no overly long CVs - brevity and clarity matter)
- Strong problem‑solver who can operate independently in a remote environment
- Able to articulate platform decisions and engineering rationale effectively
- Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams following modern DevOps practices
Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you are interested.
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