Data Engineer

Adler & Allan
Nelson
3 months ago
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Join to apply for the Data Engineer role at Adler & Allan. We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our recently formed Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering scalable, cloud‑based data pipelines. You'll enjoy working with others to design and implement new processes, maintain existing ones, and promote best practices. This is a chance to work with large, interesting datasets in a collaborative and inclusive company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build pipelines within our data platform, building automation and quality into everything you do
  • Share knowledge and promote best practices. We want to build stable, resilient and future‑proof systems
  • Help to develop and implement our data architecture and engineering roadmap
  • Work on ad hoc data extraction and ETL tasks as needed to support colleagues
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the business to understand their data problems and design solutions that help the
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues, supporting them in their development

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer working with cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and large volumes of data
  • Good coding skills, with strong Python and SQL
  • A can‑do attitude and enjoy learning new things. Comfortable taking ownership, breaking down complex problems and asking for help when needed
  • Strong communication skills, able to clearly explain and document your work
  • A solid understanding of data‑related best practices when it comes to security, version control, etc.
  • Able to work from our office in Nelson two days a week

What we can offer you

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
  • Medicash Plan (cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments, with option to add up to 4 dependants)
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training and career progression opportunities

About us

Adler and Allan Group is an environmental champion committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We are a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is to safeguard the environment, minimise operational disruptions and support sustainability goals for our valued clients.


Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.


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