Key skills
AzurePythonSQLUnityAIMachine LearningGenerative AIELTBIPower BIDatabricksAzure DevOpsCI/CDMentoringChange Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the evolution of the next-generation data platform at Castle Trust Bank.
- Own the evolution of our Azure-Databricks platform and SQL infrastructure.
- Deliver scalable, reliable solutions that power the Bank’s strategic goals.
- Shape the roadmap, drive engineering excellence, and lead a team of data engineers.
- Translate strategic goals into robust data solutions.
- Balance competing demands whilst ensuring clear plans and timely delivery.
- Deliver high-quality, reliable platforms using core toolkits: SQL, Azure DevOps, and Azure Synapse.
- Improve platform resilience, incident response, and data governance.
Requirements
- Proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience of Synapse/ADF and Azure DevOps.
- A strong background in data modelling, orchestration, and ELT development.
- Experience implementing data quality, observability, and monitoring frameworks.
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance (e.g. GDPR)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing
- Confidence working with stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs.
- Experience with Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog and database administration.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or equivalent.
- Experience mentoring engineers or enabling data capability across teams.
- Exposure to Power BI or other visualisation tools.
- Interest in machine learning or generative AI.
- Experience with ITIL-aligned change management.
- A background in regulated or financial services environments.
Tech Stack
- Azure
- Python
- SQL
- Unity
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus (based on individual and company performance)
- Generous contributory pension through Hargreaves Lansdown
- Life Assurance
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell 5 days
- Additional paid volunteering day
- Private healthcare through Equipsme (includes cash back for Dental and Optical treatment)
- Free access to BHSF Rise EAP to support colleague health and wellbeing
- Gym discounts
- Season ticket travel loans (if applicable)
- Hybrid working (3 days in Basingstoke)
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your work has real impact