6 months ago
Remote, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary strategic technical partner for client business owners and align data solutions with corporate goals.
- Design complex, large-scale data architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps with attention to cost, innovation, and operational stability.
- Oversee team-of-teams delivery performance, capacity planning, team velocity, and the quality and resilience of data pipelines.
- Lead critical platform incident triage, resolution, root-cause prevention, and client communications during recovery.
- Implement data governance, risk mitigation, compliance controls, and regulatory technology support.
- Promote knowledge sharing, establish best practices, mentor others, and represent the firm at industry events.
- Drive platform efficiency, manage engineering budgets, and lead strategic hiring and retention initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a principal engineering role.
- Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS, with a focus on Databricks.
- Strong skills with Pythonic data processing tools including PySpark and SparkSQL.
- Strong understanding of relational and non-relational data modeling and databases.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with data integration and ETL tools.
- Excellent knowledge of big data technologies and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and consultative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Remote-first working with flexibility around client needs.
- Private health insurance.
- Projects with global brands and public sector leaders involving real-world impact.
- Access to AWS and Databricks certifications, training, and partner tools.
- Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to shape delivery standards and future Data & Consulting practices.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, and long-term growth opportunities.
About Nasstar
Nasstar provides managed IT and cloud services, including cloud migration, infrastructure operations, networking, security, and data platform enablement for enterprise and mid-market clients. It delivers consulting and ongoing managed services across Microsoft Azure and AWS, with expertise in automation, governance, and CI/CD. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, it is part of GCI Com after previously being listed on the London Stock Exchange.