Data Architect – AI & Modern Data Platforms (Data Architect II)

ID: 59357 1 Opening Nottingham

Role description

Data Architect – AI & Modern Data Platforms

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong AI-enabled transformation exposure to lead the design and evolution of modern data platforms.

Location: London / Nottingham
Company: UST
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

This role focuses on data architecture strategy and pipeline modernisation, with a particular emphasis on AI-assisted transformation rather than infrastructure or platform engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end data architecture, including ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using PySpark and AWS Glue
• Establish standardised, modular, metadata-driven transformation frameworks
• Lead Snowflake data modelling, including optimisation of the consumption layer
• Ensure alignment with data governance, lineage, and observability standards
• Drive AI-assisted pipeline migration and conversion patterns (no requirement to build AI engines)
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to deliver scalable data solutions

Core Focus Areas

• Data architecture strategy
• Pipeline modernisation
• AI-enabled transformation approaches

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in:
• PySpark
• AWS Glue
• Snowflake
• Apache Airflow
• Solid understanding of:
• Data architecture principles
• Data governance and lineage
• Experience with:
• AI-assisted workflows / prompt-based tooling
• Modern data transformation patterns

Nice to Have

• Exposure to infrastructure or platform engineering (non-core)

Why Join UST?

• Work on cutting-edge data and AI transformation programmes
• Opportunity to shape modern data architecture strategies for enterprise clients
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
• Strong focus on latest technologies and AI-led evolution

How to Apply

If you are passionate about building scalable data architectures and driving AI-assisted transformation, we’d love to hear from you. or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Skills

pyspark,airflow,data governance,data architecture,

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.