> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/325266-data-architect-ai-modern-data-platforms-data-architect-ii](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/325266-data-architect-ai-modern-data-platforms-data-architect-ii). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data Architect - AI & Modern Data Platforms (Data Architect II)

- **Company:** UST Global
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Apache HTTP Server, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Snowflake, Pyspark, AWS Glue, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9332e52ac7b5d1d6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Apache?, * 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), pyspark,airflow,data governance,data architecture

## Description

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


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours)
- [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail)
- [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning)

## Related Articles

- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)
- [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)