Data Engineer - Databricks at DXC Technology

Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

DXC Technology Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Sole UK national status and willing to undergo SC clearance
  • Willing to travel within the UK when required
  • Proven experience with Databricks and its ecosystem
  • Strong proficiency in PySpark, especially with UDFs and Pandas UDFs
  • Hands-on experience with dbt and Airflow
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification or willingness to achieve one
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for data and AI
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
  • Proficiencies in data cleansing, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization
  • Continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks
  • Manage and optimize Databricks Workspace, Clusters, Jobs, Repos, and Delta Live Tables
  • Develop modular ETL workflows using dbt and orchestrate them with Apache Airflow
  • Write advanced PySpark code, including UDFs and Pandas UDFs, for efficient data processing
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across all systems
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver data solutions that support business goals
  • Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior team members
  • Support senior team members in identifying and addressing data science opportunities

Skills

Databricks
PySpark
dbt
Airflow
Delta Live Tables
ETL
Pandas UDFs
UDFs

DXC Technology

IT services for enterprise modernization and management

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging IT service providers offer cost-effective solutions, threatening DXC's market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace DXC's innovation, risking service obsolescence.
Economic downturns could reduce IT spending, impacting DXC's long-term contract revenue.

Differentiation

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader.
The company specializes in modernizing mission-critical systems for large enterprises.
DXC's Enterprise Technology Stack ensures security and scalability across cloud environments.

Upsides

DXC is recognized as a leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services.
The Quercus AI platform collaboration with Ferrovial and Microsoft enhances DXC's innovation capabilities.
DXC's role in transforming Italy's healthcare sector showcases its expertise in digital transformation.

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