Data Engineer

Nottingham Building Society; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Health & wellbeing

Discretionary bonus

29 days annual leave

Job summary

Nottingham Building Society is seeking a Data Engineer to help build a brand-new enterprise Data Platform on Microsoft Fabric and Azure. You will create scalable data pipelines, implement data models and governance, and enable self-service BI and regulatory reporting.

Working in a collaborative team, you’ll partner with Data Architects, Analysts and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions that unlock value for members and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating a modern data platform.
• Strong SQL, Python and PySpark skills.
• Hands-on Microsoft Fabric ecosystem experience.
• Azure cloud and DevOps practices.
• Experience with data integration pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build Our New Data Platform: design, develop and operate a secure, scalable data platform using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and Power BI.
• Develop Data Integration Solutions: create robust ingestion and transformation pipelines integrating internal systems and third-party platforms (Salesforce, Sopra Banking Services, CACI, Experian).
• Engineer Modern Data Architectures: design Lakehouse, Warehouse and Delta Lake solutions for analytics and reporting.
• Deliver Analytics-Ready Data Assets: model datasets for self-service BI and regulatory reporting.
• Champion DataOps & DevOps: develop CI/CD pipelines, automation and engineering standards with Azure DevOps and Git workflows.
• Drive Data Quality & Governance: implement lineage, monitoring and governance frameworks to ensure data reliability and security.
• Monitor & Optimise Performance: improve platform observability and resilience through proactive monitoring.
• Collaborate Across The Business: work with Data Architects, Analysts and stakeholders to deliver value.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

PySpark

Azure

Data Modeling

DevOps

BI/Analytics

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

Sopra Banking Services

CACI

Experian

Job description

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

At Nottingham Building Society our talent acquisition approach is rooted in openness and inclusive hiring, so even if you don’t feel you tick every box, we’d 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.

Here’s 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 DataOps & DevOps - Develop automated deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes and engineering standards using Azure DevOps 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 OneLake, 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 & DevOps 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.
• 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, we’ll 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 close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
• Sustainability Focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.

Embracing Diversity Together:

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.