Role description
Lead Data Engineer – Azure & Databricks
Nottingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Start: July 2026
Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed Term
We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to play a critical role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms that power advanced analytics and business decision-making.
This is an opportunity to lead from the front, shaping modern data architecture, building scalable data pipelines, and mentoring talented engineering teams within a cloud-first, data-driven environment.
You will work closely with architects, data scientists, and senior stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing data solutions aligned to strategic business outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the design and delivery of scalable data platforms using Azure and Databricks
- Architect and build batch and real-time data pipelines leveraging distributed processing frameworks
- Develop and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines, data ingestion frameworks, and orchestration workflows
- Drive adoption of Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and modern data modelling practices
- Implement robust data governance, quality, and performance optimisation strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, best practices, and reusable frameworks
- Mentor and guide engineers, helping to build high-performing, scalable teams
- Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code
What You’ll Bring:
- Extensive experience in data engineering and cloud-based data platform delivery
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL
- Python and/or Scala
- Real-time technologies such as Kafka / Event streaming platforms
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including:
- Azure Data Factory (ADF), ADLS, Synapse Analytics
- Azure Functions, Event Hub
- Proven experience designing large-scale, enterprise-grade data solutions
- Strong understanding of:
- Data warehousing, Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake
- Data modelling, governance, and quality frameworks
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Azure DevOps, Git, Terraform)
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Hurry & apply for a more detailed conversation!
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Skills
data engineering,microsoft azure services,azure platform,cloud computing,
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
