What we do
We help technology-driven companies hire exceptional Azure Data Engineers, Databricks/Lakehouse Engineers, Data Architects, and ML Engineers.
Fast, efficient delivery with a focus on mid-senior level technical talent, both in Europe and the United States.
Retained search (Senior and mission-critical vacancies)
A specialist search service for organisations that need guaranteed delivery. No delay. No excuses.
We work closely with engineering and data leaders to scope their open role(s), identify required skills, and deliver a shortlist of high-calibre Azure and Databricks professionals, typically within three days.
CONTRACT / FREELANCE AZURE & DATABRICKS TALENT
Access flexible, project-ready specialists across Azure Data Engineering, Databricks/Lakehouse, ML Engineering, and Data Architecture.
Fast onboarding, a simple process, and Engineers who are comfortable and experienced working in complex data environments.
Exclusive Contingent Search (Rapid Delivery)
For companies hiring quickly without the commitment and exclusivity of a retained search.
You receive a highly curated shortlist within five days, focusing solely on mid- senior level Azure and Databricks engineers.
Best for: Small teams, startups, scale-ups, and mid-market companies needing rapid specialist hires.
Market Mapping & Talent Insights
Data-rich insight into Azure and Databricks talent availability, salary expectations, hiring competition, and role scope across Europe and the United States.
Best for: Planning team builds, validating hiring feasibility, and reducing hiring time and risk. Comprehensive insights into the availability of Azure and Databricks talent, expected salaries, hiring competition, and role scope across Europe and the United States.
why work with us?
Twenty years + of Senior Technical Recruitment Experience.
Two decades of placing high-level technical talent across analytics, engineering, data, and cloud.
Deep specialisation in Azure & Databricks talent. We focus exclusively on Azure Data Engineers, Databricks/Lakehouse Engineers, Data Architects, and ML Engineers — nothing else.
European & US Coverage.
Fast, high-quality shortlists.
Most clients receive a curated shortlist of qualified, mid-senior level candidates within three to five days (depending on the service chosen-Retained/Contingent).
Our extensive network focuses solely on mid to senior-level Azure and Databricks professionals who rarely apply to job adverts or engage with generalist recruiters.
Simple, transparent hiring models.
Choose from retained, contract/freelance, or exclusive contingent — different solutions to efficiently solve your hiring problem(s).
Stirling Global
Azure & Databricks Recruitment in Europe and the United States
5 St Johns Lane, London, EC1M 4BH, United Kingdom
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