📌 Data Engineer - Azure Databricks | 6‑Month Contract (373585)Duration: 24 Feb 2026 - 24 Aug 2026Location: Ireland (collaborating with teams in Ireland & US)Level: Mid-SeniorStart: ASAPWe are seeking an experienced and delivery‑focused Data Engineer to join our data engineering team on a 6‑month contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex data problems, and builds scalable, production‑ready data solutions using the Azure Data Platform.🔍 About the RoleAs a key member of the team, you will design, build, and optimise modern data pipelines using Azure Databricks, Data Lake, PySpark, and orchestration tools such as ADF. You will work closely with the Data Engineering Lead, contributing to solution design, implementation, code quality, and operational excellence.We're looking for someone who is pragmatic, collaborative, and professional, and who values simplicity, maintainability, and delivery over unnecessary complexity.✨ Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks (PySpark) and Azure Data LakeImplement event‑based & streaming ingestion (Event Hub, Kafka, etc.)Develop reliable ETL/ELT workflows with strong data quality and performanceOptimise Spark workloads with a focus on simplicity and efficiencyPartner with the Data Engineering Lead to deliver agreed designs and best practicesParticipate in constructive and supportive peer code reviewsTroubleshoot production issues and support ongoing operational stabilityCollaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams across Ireland and the US🧠 Required Skills & Experience6-9 years in data engineering rolesStrong hands-on experience in: Azure DatabricksPySparkAzure Data LakeADF / orchestration toolsProficient in Python and SQLSolid understanding of ETL/ELT principles, data modelling & distributed processingExperience working in production-grade data environmentsClear, professional communication and a collaborative working styleAbility to take feedback positively and align with team standards🏆 What Success Looks LikeDelivers fit-for-purpose, maintainable, clean solutions aligned to agreed designsPrioritises simplicity, quality, and timely delivery over over-engineeringCommunicates clearly and works smoothly with leads & peersMakes a positive contribution to team culture and engineering excellenceHays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk