Associate Data Engineer

Radius; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services company in Crewe is seeking an Associate Data Engineer. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in data engineering within a cloud framework, focusing on designing and building data pipelines using Python and SQL. This role requires strong stakeholder collaboration and analytical skills, with an emphasis on data modeling and transformation. Employees will enjoy a modern workspace and competitive benefits, including a pension and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Employee fuel card scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellness and healthcare assistance

Cycle to work scheme

Free breakfast daily in the office

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud-based environment.
• Experience with ETL processes, specifically code-based.
• Analytical thinking and critical in ensuring work quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new data pipelines within a data hub and spoke model.
• Model and transform data for fast and accurate business consumption.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Data transformation

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

AWS Data Warehouse

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

The role of Associate Data Engineer is really important to us.

We're looking for someone with a minimum 12 months commercial experience in a Data Engineering role, including knowledge with both Python and SQL.

This role is based in our Group Data Services & Reporting (DS&R) function.

DS&R is the hub within a data hub and spoke operating model, so we work closely with business analyst teams as well as directly with stakeholders in the UK and across the globe. DS&R supports all 8 divisions in Radius giving you a wide exposure to a range of departments, challenges and business models.

As an Associate Data Engineer you will be responsible for designing and building new data pipelines; modelling & transforming data ready for business insight and extending & transforming our data platform & data service capabilities. The DS&R Data Analyst team will then use your modelled datasets to deliver reporting and insight to Radius.

As well as your technical expertise, you will work with stakeholders to map requirements, understand business processes and manage small projects to support your data pipeline delivery.

In-person collaboration is very important to us. You will need to be able to work from our Radius Campus head office in Crewe, Cheshire for a minimum 3 days per week.

The onsite facilities are excellent, including gym, changing rooms, café, barista bar, and multiple breakout areas.

Please note that new applications will be reviewed week commencing Monday 5th January 2026 onwards.

Objectives

• Design, build & deliver new data pipelines; model & transform data at scale and support with analysis when needed. Work directly with stakeholders and manage your Engineering deliveries within small and medium projects.
• Grow and extend our data platform & data service capabilities guided by our Group Data Strategy, including AI & M/L data foundations and architecture.
• Support and daily monitoring to maintain the existing data platforms and services.
• Collaborate with your DS&R colleagues to improve your skills, team processes and team wellbeing. You will be fully supported to progress your career as a Data Engineer.

Your Responsibilities Day To Day Will Be…

• Design and build new integrations into platforms and systems not currently integrated into our Group Data Warehouse. This typically involves technical design, architecture considerations & monitoring solutions.
• Model and transform data within the AWS Data Warehouse / Databricks / Other tooling, applying business definitions where needed to prepare datasets ready for fast and accurate business consumption.
• Provide broader data service & integration solutions for the Group.
• Collaborate within the DS&R team as well as outside the team; work directly with stakeholders gathering and steering requirements; manage your work & projects and document all solutions.
• Support the Data Service Desk on a team rota basis during business hours to provide quick dev solutions and advice to business teams (4-8h per week).

What do we expect of you?

The role will not be suitable for entry-level or graduate candidates. We'll be looking for you to bring 1-2 years’ experience as a Data Engineer working in a cloud-based data landscape.

Your Skills And Experience Should Include

• Our ETL processes are code based, so expertise in Python and SQL is essential.
• Analytical and critical in your thinking; rigorous in the quality and accuracy of your work and curious to understand the business that sits in front of the data we manage and transform.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders who may have partially defined requirements and differing opinions and be ready to help guide and shape teams towards the best solution.
• An appreciation that that a data solution is only successful if it is adopted and delivers value.

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

You’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum
• ‘Cycle to work’ scheme
• Free breakfast daily in the office

And of course, you will be part of a modern purpose‑built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected].

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

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