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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - Databricks - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Christchurch, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Code Generation, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Testing, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Metadata, Performance Tuning, Software Tools, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Toolchain, Azure Service Bus, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Git Flow, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Code Restructuring, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10167961/software-engineer-ii-databricks/ ## About the Role * Experience with building data pipelines on Databricks and/or Apache Spark in production. * Strong coding skills in Python (PySpark) and SQL (Scala a plus). * Hands-on experience with Delta Lake (MERGE/UPSERT patterns, schema evolution, partitioning, Z-ORDER, OPTIMIZE/VACUUM). * Experience with orchestration and scheduling (Databricks Workflows, Airflow, Azure Data Factory, etc.). * Familiarity with cloud data platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ) and storage (S3/ADLS/GCS). * Solid understanding of data engineering fundamentals: data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, reliability, observability, and performance tuning. * Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs. * Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, * Experience with streaming (Structured Streaming, Kafka/Event Hubs/Kinesis). * Experience implementing data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, DQ) and data testing in CI. * Exposure to Unity Catalog (or similar) for governance and fine-grained permissions. ## Description * Design and implement batch and streaming data pipelines using Databricks (Spark), Delta Lake, and orchestrators (e.g., Workflows, Airflow, ADF). * Develop and optimize Spark jobs (PySpark/Scala) and SQL transformations for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. * Build and maintain curated data models (bronze/silver/gold), data quality checks, and automated testing. * Implement CI/CD for notebooks and code (Git-based workflows), and automate deployments across environments. * Manage and tune Databricks clusters, jobs, and configurations; monitor production workloads and resolve incidents. * Integrate multiple data sources (cloud storage, relational DBs, APIs, event streams) and implement robust ingestion patterns. * Apply data governance and security best practices (access controls, secrets management, lineage/metadata, auditing). * Create clear documentation for pipelines, data contracts, and operational runbooks. * Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards. * Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)