Senior Data Platform Owner
Costa CoffeeSt Albans, England, United Kingdom
Posted May 28, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Costa Coffee, a flagship brand of The Coca‑Cola Company, has been delivering premium coffee experiences worldwide since 1971, operating more than 2,000 stores across 50+ countries. Beyond its iconic cafés, the company offers a diverse portfolio that includes ready‑to‑drink beverages, cutting‑edge self‑serve machines, and at‑home solutions, while forging strategic partnerships to expand into new markets. Costa distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to community and sustainability—supporting coffee farmers, engaging local charities, and driving social impact via the Costa Foundation. Anchored by core values of discipline, passion, warmth, courage, and trust, Costa fosters an inclusive workplace that encourages innovation, growth, and a shared sense of purpose.
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced data professional to help shape and evolve our enterprise data platform within Costa Technology. This role combines product ownership, architecture thinking, and hands-on data expertise to drive scalable, reusable, and high-quality data capabilities across the business.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading or owning enterprise data platforms (e.g. Data Platform Lead, Senior Data Architect, or similar)
- Strong expertise in Azure Databricks and modern data architectures
- Experience defining and embedding platform standards, governance, and reusable patterns
- Comfortable operating in agile, product-led environments, working across multiple teams
- Highly credible technically – able to challenge designs, guide engineers, and simplify complexity
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Smart pension
- Costa Financial Support Fund
- 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores
- Private medical cover
