Senior Data Platform Owner in St Albans

At Costa Coffee, we’re on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, we’re creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose. As a proud part of the Coca‑Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, we’re in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it’s served in‑store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment. Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it’s pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award‑winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow – together, we stir up success.

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. Working closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams, you’ll play an important role in improving how data is used to support better decisions and future technology solutions. We value curiosity, inclusivity, and a problem‑solving mindset. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, global environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

With inspiring experiences, development programmes, and our apprenticeship scheme, your career can grow far beyond the day‑to‑day.

What you’ll do

• Owning the platform strategy and roadmap - Lead the evolution of our Azure Databricks‑based platform into a scalable, secure, and future‑ready capability.
• Defining standards and reusable patterns - Establish best practices across ingestion, modelling, governance, and platform engineering. Drive consistency, reuse, and reduced duplication across teams.
• Driving adoption and experience - Enable teams to easily build, access, and reuse trusted data products. Improve onboarding, documentation, and platform usability.
• Partnering across technology and business - Work closely with architecture, engineering, security, and product teams. Ensure alignment to enterprise strategy and business priorities.
• Improving reliability, quality, and cost efficiency - Lead initiatives in observability, governance, and performance optimisation. Ensure the platform is resilient, trusted, and cost‑effective.

Who you are

• 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.

So, why Costa?

We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity—with some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections:

• Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca‑Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP).
• An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%.
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure.
• 50% discount in all Costa‑owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores.
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme.

Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in‑person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session, or simply coming together to share ideas. We’re excited to be moving into a new home for our brand in St Albans in January 2027 – an inspiring space from which our Support Centre teams will work three days a week to connect and collaborate in‑person to bring our bold ambition to life.

We believe in living life with heart – and that starts with our people. By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment—one that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings. This rich diversity strengthens our teams and reflects the spirit of our global brand. Grounded in our core values—Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players—we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. From empowering communities through the Costa Foundation to supporting local initiatives, we’re committed to changing lives in coffee‑growing regions and right here at home.