Lead Data Platform Engineer

Role Overview

• Shape and deliver Arden University’s data platform strategy
• Drive meaningful improvements in student experience, student outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Lead the Data Platform squad and take ownership of the design, development, and evolution of the University’s core data infrastructure
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and high-performing, meeting the needs of stakeholders
• Provide direction and governance for modern cloud data technologies, including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
• Define and champion best practices
• Develop a clear vision for modern data platforms and engineering patterns

Requirements

• Programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL
• Database theory and design
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Big data technologies (e.g. Microsoft Synapse/Fabric, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS) principles
• CI/CD and DevOps concepts
• Data pipeline tools (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow, NiFi)
• Version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Ability to analyse problems and design effective solutions
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum)
• Data and analytics tools within Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of Spark workloads

Tech Stack

• Airflow
• Azure
• Cloud
• Hadoop
• Kafka
• NoSQL
• Python
• Spark
• SQL

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education