Data Engineer

Contract type: Permanent


Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours


Location:

Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)


Application process:

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At Nottingham Building Society our talent acquisition approach is rooted in openness and inclusive hiring, so even if you dont feel you tick every box, wed still genuinely love to hear from you.

We are investing in the future of data, creating a brand-new enterprise Data Platform on Microsoft Fabric and Azure that will transform how we use data across the organisation. As a Data Engineer, you'll be at the heart of this initiative, helping to build the platform, frameworks and capabilities that will support everything from business insight and regulatory reporting to advanced analytics and AI.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the design and direction of a modern data ecosystem from day one.

Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you'll combine technical expertise with innovation to deliver scalable, secure and high-performing data solutions. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to unlock the value of data and drive better outcomes for our members. If you're passionate about modern data engineering and want to play a key role in shaping something new, we'd love to hear from you.

Heres a taste of what you will be doing as a Data Engineer at Nottingham Building Society:

• Build Our New Data Platform - Design, develop and operate a scalable, secure and high-performing data platform using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and Power BI technologies.
• Develop Data Integration Solutions - Create and maintain robust ingestion and transformation pipelines, integrating data from internal systems and third-party platforms including Salesforce, Sopra Banking Services, CACI and Experian.
• Engineer Modern Data Architectures - Design Lakehouse, Warehouse and Delta Lake solutions using medallion architectures to support enterprise analytics and reporting.
• Deliver Analytics-Ready Data Assets - Build trusted, well-modelled datasets and semantic models that enable self-service BI, regulatory reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Champion Data Ops & Dev Ops - Develop automated deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes and engineering standards using Azure Dev Ops and Git-based development practices.
• Drive Data Quality & Governance - Implement controls, monitoring, lineage and governance frameworks that ensure data remains reliable, secure and compliant.
• Monitor & Optimise Performance - Continuously improve platform performance, observability and operational resilience through proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate Across The Business - Work closely with Data Architects, Analysts and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that create meaningful value for members and colleagues.

About You

• Microsoft Fabric Expertise - You have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric technologies including One Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, Spark and Power BI.
• Strong Engineering Skills - You're proficient in SQL, Python and PySpark, with experience developing scalable and maintainable data solutions.
• Modern Data Platform Experience - You've successfully built, enhanced or operated cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure environments.
• Data Architecture Knowledge - You understand data modelling, ELT/ETL design, Delta Lake principles, data quality frameworks and modern engineering best practices.
• Cloud & Dev Ops Capability - You have experience with Azure services, automation, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code approaches.
• Collaborative Mindset - You enjoy working with technical and non-technical stakeholders, building strong relationships and delivering outcomes together.
• Continuous Improvement Focus - You're naturally curious, enjoy exploring new technologies and are passionate about improving processes, standards and ways of working.
• Quality & Purpose Driven - You take pride in delivering high-quality solutions, balancing technical excellence with a commitment to creating positive outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities.

Reward & Benefits:

• Competitive Package :
  Fair salary benchmarked against market data, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing :
  Access to Medicash, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
• Work-Life Balance : 35-hour working week for full-time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
• Career Growth :
  Ongoing personal and professional development, well support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
• Inclusive Culture :
  Be part of a friendly, values-led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
• Giving Back :
  Use two paid volunteering days each year to support causes…