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# Lead Data Engineer (Contract) - ADF, Databricks & SparkSQL

- **Company:** Response Informatics
- **Location:** Salford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Pandas, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815466471-lead-data-engineer-contract-adf-databricks--sparksql

## About the Role

A leading IT consulting firm in Salford is seeking a Data Engineer to design and develop metadata-driven data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in optimizing data workflows with SparkSQL and Pandas, and experience with CI/CD for deployments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring data quality and governance. The position is contract-based and requires proficiency in Python or Scala.
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