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Experienced IT Recruitment Consultant @ RECRUITERS
Location: Cork or Dublin (Hybrid)
Our client is a global financial services organisation known for combining innovation and technology to deliver data‑driven solutions for some of the world’s leading institutions. They’re now looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing data team in Cork.
You’ll take ownership of large-scale data engineering projects, leading the design, build, and optimisation of modern data platforms using Databricks and AWS. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who loves solving complex data problems, mentoring others, and driving best practice in cloud‑based data engineering.
What you’ll do
* Lead and mentor a team of data engineers delivering end‑to‑end data solutions
* Design, build, and maintain Databricks Lakehouse platforms using Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow
* Integrate with AWS services including S3, Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions
* Implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and automate deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation
* Optimise performance, cost, and data quality across large datasets
* Champion data governance, security, and compliance best practices
* Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver data‑driven insights
Must have
* 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Databricks and Spark in production environments
* Strong AWS experience (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions)
* Proven experience in Python (PySpark) or Scala and solid SQL skills
* Experience designing and maintaining cloud data architectures and pipelines
* Background in team leadership or technical mentoring
* Practical experience with Terraform or CloudFormation
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams
* Familiarity with Redshift, Postgres, or other relational databases
* Experience implementing data observability and monitoring solutions
* Knowledge of data governance tools like Unity Catalog
* Financial services or regulated industry experience
Apply today, and a RECRUITERS.ie consultant will be in touch. Your CV will be added to our secure system, but don’t worry, we’ll never share your info without your go‑ahead.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Financial Services and Banking
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