Azure Databricks Platform Engineer

On behalf of The Department for Education, we are looking for an Azure Databricks Platform Engineer (Inside IR35) for an 8 Month Remote contract with very occasional visits to a DfE office. Role Overview We are seeking a Databricks Administrator to support the Analytical Data Access (ADA) programme, a large-scale transformation initiative focused on migrating Legacy SQL Server data into a centralised Delta Lake using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Databricks. This role will primarily focus on Databricks platform administration, including user access management, governance, and day-to-day operational support, while also providing support for data engineering activities across the wider platform. Key Responsibilities Databricks Platform Administration (Primary Focus). Administer and maintain the Azure Databricks workspace, ensuring platform stability, security, and performance.. Manage user access and permissions (RBAC, groups, roles, and service principals) on a day-to-day basis.. Support user onboarding and offboarding in compliance with data governance and security requirements.. Monitor workspace usage, cluster performance, and resource consumption.. Implement and maintain access controls aligned with organisational governance standards.. Manage secrets, tokens, and secure configurations within Databricks.. Support audit activities, including access reviews, compliance reporting, and security assessments. Data Engineering andamp; Integration (Secondary Focus). Develop, ..... full job details .....