Senior Data Platform Consultant

Snap Analytics Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Data Platform Consultant specializing in Databricks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Databricks, strong skills in Python and SQL, and experience in cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, or AWS. You will lead the design and delivery of complex analytics solutions, ensuring clients maximize the value of their data. We encourage applications from those who are passionate about shaping platform strategy and fostering growth in technical skills within teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex Databricks-based analytics platform solutions.
• Shape platform strategy and lead team delivery.
• Enable others to grow their technical skills.
• Support clients in unlocking the value of their data.

Skills

Deep experience with Databricks

Strong knowledge of Python

Strong knowledge of SQL

Experience with IaC tools like Terraform

Experience in cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, AWS

Experience with enterprise extraction tools

Strong architectural thinking

Clear communication skills

Job description

Senior Data Platform Consultant (Databricks)

Department: Data Platforms

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bristol, UK

Compensation: £78,000 - £95,000 / year

Description

Please note: We use banding codes (e.g., C1, C2, C3, S1, S2, S3…) to reflect different levels of experience and competency within each job title. These bands range from 1 to 3, with higher numbers indicating more senior roles. While the job title remains the same, the responsibilities and expectations vary by band, so we encourage candidates to read the role description carefully and apply for the banding that best aligns with their experience and career stage.

A few application tips…

We want to help you put your best foot forward. Here are a few things we look for:

• Clear, specific examples of your work and impact
• Relevant experience aligned with the role’s focus
• A thoughtful response to any application questions
• A resume that highlights both what you did and why it mattered

If you’re unsure whether your background is the “perfect fit,” we still encourage you to apply. We value potential and growth just as much as experience.

Why this role exists…

As Snap continues to scale, clients are investing heavily in modern data platforms built on Databricks. We’re supporting increasingly complex programmes, from enterprise migrations to capability‑wide Databricks enablement and we’re expanding our Databricks practice to meet this demand.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Platform Consultant with strong Databricks experience to join our Delivery team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping platform strategy, leading team delivery, and enabling others to grow their technical skills.

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where everyone’s perspective is valued. If you enjoy helping clients unlock the value of their data through modern engineering and thoughtful leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll also lead the design and delivery of complex Databricks‑based analytics platform solutions, while helping shape Snap’s growing Databricks capability. We’re looking for someone with strong Databricks expertise, collaborative leadership skills and the ability to shape client outcomes.

You might be a great fit if you have:

Deep, hands on experience with Databricks, including:

• Lakeflow Jobs and Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines
• Autoloader and similar spark structured streaming patterns
• PySpark and Spark SQL
• Implementing CICD pipelines using Databricks Asset Bundles
• Unity Catalog and data governance including attribute based access controls

Strong knowledge of python and SQL

Experience deploying and managing Databricks workspaces with IaC tools such as Terraform

Strong experience in at least one cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS)

Experience with enterprise extraction tools such as Fivetran, HVR and Azure Data Factory and their integration with a Databricks platform

Experience leading large, complex data platform deliveries

Strong architectural thinking across ingestion, transformation, modelling, orchestration and governance

Clear communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders

A practical, outcomes focused approach that connects technical delivery to business value

This role might not be the right fit if you’re looking for:

A purely handson engineering role without strategic or clientfacing elements