Overview:

We are seeking experienced Databricks Platform Engineers to support a high-growth project within the oil and gas sector. This is a remote contract opportunity requiring immediate availability and strong technical expertise in building and managing scalable data and AI workflows on the Databricks platform.

Location: Remote (anywhere in Europe)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (Initial 6-month term)
Day Rate: Up to £800/day (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and AI workflows using Databricks
Focus on platform engineering rather than traditional data engineering
Collaborate with machine learning teams to ensure platform readiness for AI/ML deployment
Implement MLOps practices to support model development, production, and monitoring
Work with cloud technologies, ideally Azure

Essential Skills:

Proven experience with Databricks platform engineering
Strong Python development skills
Solid understanding of machine learning workflows and MLOps
Proven experience designing and building Databricks platform architecture
Experience with analytics platforms, data pipeline creation, and statistical modelling
Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines

Desirable:

Experience in the energy or oil & gas sector
Exposure to Palantir technologies is a plus
Familiarity with Azure cloud services