T-Shaped Data Engineer

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location:Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type:Permanent

Seniority:Associate

Reporting to a Product Lead within the Data & Insights (D&I) team the role holder will design build test and maintain trusted data products on the enterprise Data Platform.

This role has been specifically created for recent graduates and individuals at the beginning of their professional careers who are looking to develop expertise in modern data analytics and AI technologies.

The role is T-shaped combining broad capability across business analysis data engineering visualisation quality assurance and AI-enabled delivery with the opportunity to develop deeper expertise in one or more areas over time.

Working within a cross-functional product team the role holder will collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges translate requirements into technical solutions and deliver reliable and trusted data products that support business decision making.

The role includes structured development opportunities mentoring formal and informal learning and hands-on experience across multiple data disciplines. Successful candidates will develop practical experience in SQL data visualisation business analysis software testing Generative AI and modern AI-powered data products building both broad and specialist skills within the Data & Insights function.

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand objectives challenges and opportunities from a business and data perspective.
• Support workshops meetings and requirement gathering activities to help define business needs and desired outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories specifications and development tasks.
• Develop maintain and optimise SQL-based data solutions transformations and models.
• Design and build dashboards reports and visualisations using approved analytics and reporting tools.
• Execute testing and quality assurance activities including data validation reconciliation and defect investigation.
• Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of data products.
• Support the implementation and adoption of modern AI-powered products and capabilities across Data & Insights.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities where AI can improve user experience operational efficiency and decision making.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Data & Insights and the wider business to deliver trusted data products and positive stakeholder outcomes.

• Recently completed or expected to complete a degree in Data Science Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Business Analytics or a related discipline.
• Typically suited to candidates with limited professional experience who are looking to begin a career within Data & Insights.
• Demonstrable interest in data analytics artificial intelligence and technology through academic study university projects placements internships hackathons student societies or personal learning initiatives.
• Experience of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Use of data visualisation principles and tools such as Tableau Power BI or similar technologies.
• Basic understanding of business analysis techniques including requirements gathering and problem definition.
• Understanding of core data concepts including data quality data modelling and testing principles.
• Use of programming languages such as Python R or equivalent through academic study or independent learning.
• Use of Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) intelligent agents copilots and emerging AI technologies.
• Understanding of how AI can be used to support analytics automation software development and business decision making.
• Use of modern AI-powered products such as conversational analytics AI assistants automated insight generation and intelligent workflow solutions.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies platforms and ways of working.
• Passion for data accuracy consistency integrity and delivering value through trusted data products.

Were an equal opportunities employer and want our recruitment process to be accessible and inclusive. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage please email us at

Research shows applicants especially from underrepresented groups may avoid applying if they do not meet every criterion or have had a long career break. Please apply if you believe you match this role and have some transferable experience even if you dont meet all the requirements.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
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