Database Administrator

Data Platform Engineer / Databricks AdministratorLocation: Remote/ EUContract: Freelance / Contract We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Engineer / Databricks Administrator to join a growing data team and play a key role in supporting, governing, and enhancing a modern enterprise data platform. Key ResponsibilitiesManage, administer, and support Databricks workspaces across multiple projects and environments.Monitor and optimise Databricks SQL Warehouses to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.Configure and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and security permissions to ensure secure and compliant data access.Implement platform governance standards, operational controls, and security best practices.Support users and stakeholders across the organisation, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the data platform.Develop and maintain data transformation pipelines using dbt.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial experience with Databricks administration and platform management.Expertise in optimising and monitoring Databricks SQL Warehouses.Experience managing security, permissions, and RBAC within enterprise environments.Strong understanding of data platform governance, operational excellence, and security best practices.Hands-on experience with dbt for data transformation, testing, documentation, and deployment.Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and platform support activities.Knowledge of modern data engineering principles and cloud-based data platforms. If you are a passionate and dedicated IT Professional looking to join a dynamic and innovative organization, we encourage you to apply.