Data Engineer

Brookson Group - (A People2.0 Company)
Warrington
4 months ago
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Brookson Group – Data Engineer

Join Brookson Group (A People2.0 Company) as a Data Engineer in the Data and Analytics team. You will design, maintain and optimise the data architecture that supports a data‑driven organisation, ensuring seamless flow from source systems to the Data Warehouse.


Responsibilities

  • Maintain existing ETL pipelines, ensuring minimal downtime and blockages.
  • Implement new systems and acquisitions into the People2.0 data architecture, mapping fields, evaluating MDM opportunities and building core data sources.
  • Build data marts and analytical base tables for business users, including MI and operational metrics.
  • Develop bespoke native applications and database structures to support analytics and reporting.
  • Enhance data literacy across the organisation, promoting a self‑serve analytical culture.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Strong SQL skills – tables, stored procedures, performance tuning.
  • Experience with Azure ETL tools (Azure Data Factory / Synapse).
  • Knowledge of data movement methodologies and standards (ELT & ETL).
  • Self‑motivated problem solver who can prioritise work under pressure.
  • BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related STEM field.
  • Team‑player with empathy, humility and dedication to shared development.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience with Databricks or Delta Lake architecture.
  • Experience building data warehousing solutions on the Microsoft stack.
  • Version control experience (Bitbucket, GitHub, etc.).
  • Low‑code analytical tools (Alteryx) and Power Platform stack (Power BI, Power Automate).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience).
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Birthday off.
  • Two wellbeing days per annum.
  • 5% company pension contribution after 3 months.
  • Access to free financial advice (mortgages, savings).
  • Perkbox employee discounts.

Location & Working Arrangements

Warrington office (WA1) – accessible by car and a 10‑minute walk from the nearest train station. Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in office with the remainder remote.


Next Steps

If you meet the essential criteria and are excited about the role, please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience and how it matches the above requirements. All candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.


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