Title: Data Platform Engineering Specialist (Databricks)
Design, operate and evolve cloud-native data platforms at Cadent
As a Data Platform Specialist at Cadent, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and operating our cloud-native data platforms, with a strong focus on Databricks on AWS. This role enables regulatory reporting, operational insight and advanced analytics across a critical national infrastructure organisation.
This is a hands-on engineering-led role where you’ll take ownership of the Databricks platform, driving automation, scalability, security and reliability to support data engineering and data science use cases.
Why you'll love this role
Enterprise Impact – Build and run data platforms that underpin analytics and insight across Cadent.
Modern Cloud & Data Stack – Work hands-on with Databricks on AWS, Delta Lake and medallion architecture.
Platform Ownership – Deploy, configure and operate Databricks workspaces, clusters, jobs and pipelines.
Automation & DevOps – Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated platform processes.
Security & Governance at Scale – Implement data governance, lineage, quality and security guardrails.
What you'll bring:
Databricks Expertise – Strong hands-on experience operating Databricks platforms on AWS.
Platform Engineering – Experience with CI/CD, automation and cloud-native engineering practices.
Data Integration – Knowledge of ETL/ELT patterns, data quality frameworks and governance controls.
Experience – Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with 4+ years’ Databricks platform experience. Informatica experience is advantageous.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
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