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# Senior Data Engineer - Real-Time Data & Databricks

- **Company:** Nicoll Curtin
- **Location:** Leicester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840673096-senior-data-engineer--real-time-data--databricks

## About the Role

A leading tech recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance their data engineering capabilities. This hybrid contract role focuses on building ETL/ELT pipelines, optimizing data governance, and developing real-time data solutions using Azure technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure, Databricks, and proficiency in Python and Terraform. This position offers competitive pay of £600/day, fostering a collaborative work environment.
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