Data Platform Developer

Whyteandmackayltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global whisky brand is seeking a Data Platform Developer to design and manage an enterprise-wide data ecosystem. This role involves ensuring data quality, security, and compliance while enabling scalable solutions. Preferred candidates will have experience with cloud platforms like Azure and be proficient in SQL, R, or Python. Alongside a competitive salary and bonuses, the position offers flexible working arrangements in Glasgow, making it an appealing opportunity for skilled developers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus package

35 days annual leave

Life assurance

Competitive pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data platform engineering or architecture roles.
• Expertise in cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proficiency in SQL, R, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture.
• Own and manage the data platform technology stack.
• Partner with Data Stewards to enforce governance standards.

Skills

Data platform engineering

Cloud-based platforms

SQL

R

Python

Data governance

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Title: Data Platform Developer

Function: Finance

Department: Digital Transformation

Location: Head Office, St Vincent Street, Glasgow (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)

Job Level: 4

Role Reports to: Head of Digital and Data Transformation

Contract: Permanent

Date vacancy will close: 5pm, 19th January 2026

Who we are

Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out. Enabled by our brilliant community of 700 colleagues, reaching across 16 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more?

Job Purpose

As a Data Platform Developer, you’ll be the architect behind our enterprise-wide data ecosystem—designing, building, and maintaining a platform that powers trusted analytics and drives digital transformation. You’ll oversee the architecture, governance, and performance of the platform, ensuring data is structured, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards outlined in the DASOM framework.

This role is about more than technology—it’s about enabling a scalable, governed, and future-ready data environment. You’ll manage the technology stack, champion self-service solutions, monitor data quality, and collaborate with data stewards to ensure issues are swiftly remediated. Your work will directly empower the business to make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions.

This is a chance to shape the backbone of our digital future. You’ll be building a platform that not only supports analytics but also transforms how the business thinks about and uses data. If you’re passionate about creating scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions, this role puts you at the heart of that mission.

Key Responsibility Areas

Data Platform Design & Architecture

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture, including Lakehouse and integration pipelines.
• Define and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata standards.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security are built into every layer of the platform.

Platform Management & Operations

• Own and manage the data platform technology stack.
• Oversee platform performance, availability, and cost optimisation.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for pipelines and platform health.
• Continuously optimise compute, storage, and query performance to balance speed and cost.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in data management.

Data Governance & Quality

• Partner with Data Stewards to enforce governance standards across the platform.
• Monitor data quality and coordinate remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Measures of Success in the delivered across the organisation next 12 months

• Enterprise data platform designed, operational, and enabling analytics at scale.
• Scalable Lakehouse architecture and integration pipelines fully implemented.
• Self-service data solutions adopted widely across the business.
• Platform performance optimised across compute, storage, and query speed.
• Governance standards enforced and data quality issues actively resolved.

Technical Expertise

Required:

• Proven experience in data platform engineering or architecture roles.
• Expertise in cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficiency in SQL, R, or Python.
• Awareness of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Working knowledge of governance frameworks and best practices for data quality.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ERP systems and integration tools.
• Experience in FMCG or similar industries.
• Knowledge of Microsoft data technologies (Azure, Fabric).
• Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing.

Why join us

We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies.

Our application process

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.

Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll do what we can to support.