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Location: Wiltshire (Hybrid; 2 days per week in office)

Salary: Up to £70,000

A leading global retailer is seeking a Data Engineer to join their growing analytics and infrastructure function. This organisation operates across both B2B and B2C channels, and this is a great opportunity to join a business that combines purpose and innovation.

The Role

You’ll work within a small but expanding data team, focusing on ensuring that the organisation’s data infrastructure, models, and systems are robust, efficient, and well-structured.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and improving data infrastructure and pipelines.
  • Validating and deploying data models to ensure integrity and reliability.
  • Reviewing and maintaining existing database structures and processes.
  • Working closely with analytics and business teams to deliver accurate, actionable insights.
  • Assisting with data architecture and modelling activities.

About You

  • Strong technical background in SQL and experience working with Azure.
  • Confident in working with data systems, pipelines, and operational data processes.
  • Comfortable liaising with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience in data validation, database optimisation, or data warehouse environments.
  • Knowledge of data architecture or modelling is beneficial.
  • A proactive communicator who enjoys improving systems and solving problems.

The Process

  1. Verbal & non-verbal reasoning test
  2. Online interview (Teams)
  3. Final technical interview (onsite)

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