About the role

  • Lead Data Engineer at Castle Trust Bank, owning the Azure-Databricks platform and SQL infrastructure. Delivering scalable and reliable solutions that drive strategic goals across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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

Job title

Lead Data Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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