Analytics Data Engineer — ETL/ELT & Data Modeling

TRIA; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIA is seeking a backend-focused Data/Analytics Engineer to join our client's high-performing Business Intelligence team in Sunderland. You will help build scalable data solutions powering reporting, dashboards and self-service analytics across the business.

Working with BI developers and stakeholders, you will design ETL/ELT pipelines, develop curated data models and optimise data quality, governance and performance using modern cloud tools.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills with experience building and optimising data models.
• Experience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (AWS preferred).
• Exposure to data warehousing, data lakes and modern data architecture.
• Python experience (including PySpark) is beneficial but not essential.
• Exposure to BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau or QuickSight, with an understanding of how backend data models support reporting and visualisation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in modern data engineering practices and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that deliver reliable, high-quality data.
• Develop curated, business-ready datasets that support reporting, dashboards and self-service analytics.
• Optimise data models, SQL queries and pipeline performance to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Implement data quality, monitoring and governance controls to ensure trusted, accurate data.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the data platform, exploring modern tooling and engineering best practices.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Python experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

AWS

PySpark

Power BI

Tableau

QuickSight

Job description

TRIA is seeking a backend-focused Data/Analytics Engineer to join our client's high-performing Business Intelligence team in Sunderland. You will help build scalable data solutions powering reporting, dashboards and self-service analytics across the business.

Working with BI developers and stakeholders, you will design ETL/ELT pipelines, develop curated data models and optimise data quality, governance and performance using modern cloud tools.