Databricks Platform Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking experienced Databricks Platform Engineers to support a high-growth project within the oil and gas sector. This is a remote contract opportunity requiring immediate availability and strong technical expertise in building and managing scalable data and AI workflows on the Databricks platform.

• Location: Remote (anywhere in Europe)
• Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (Initial 6-month term)
• Day Rate: Up to £800/day (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and AI workflows using Databricks
• Focus on platform engineering rather than traditional data engineering
• Collaborate with machine learning teams to ensure platform readiness for AI/ML deployment
• Implement MLOps practices to support model development, production, and monitoring
• Work with cloud technologies, ideally Azure

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience with Databricks platform engineering
• Strong Python development skills
• Solid understanding of machine learning workflows and MLOps
• Proven experience designing and building Databricks platform architecture
• Experience with analytics platforms, data pipeline creation, and statistical modelling
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines

Desirable:

• Experience in the energy or oil & gas sector
• Exposure to Palantir technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services

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