Data & Analytics Engineer

Superdrug; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in the UK seeks a Data & Analytics Engineer to build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes. Candidates should have solid experience with data lakes and databases like Oracle and SQL, alongside expertise in tools like Alteryx and Azure Databricks. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and discounts.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing with service

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Superdrug products

Hybrid working patterns

Company pension matching

Access to Wagestream

Extensive Learning and Development programmes

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience with data lakes and data warehouses.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based and on-premises data engineering.
• Expertise in building data pipelines using relevant tools.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with Azure Databricks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with analysts for data guidance.
• Ensure data quality and integrity.
• Work with IT on data storage solutions.
• Document data processes for transparency.
• Start the analytics engineer program.

Skills

Data storage technologies

Data pipelines and ETL processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data quality assurance

Education

Certifications in Azure or Databricks

Tools

Alteryx

SQL Warehouse

Azure Databricks

Traditional Oracle databases

Job description

Data & Analytics Engineer

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with talented personalities.
We are a team that prioritizes our customers and colleagues in everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success stems from our people—they make the difference. We value personality, have fun, and work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's what a typical day includes:

• Building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using tools such as Alteryx, SQL Warehouse, Azure, and Databricks to ensure smooth data flow and integration.
• Collaborating with Business Analysts and MI Developers to provide guidance and best practices for data handling and processing.
• Ensuring data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation procedures.
• Working closely with the IT team to implement and maintain data storage solutions such as data lakes, data warehouses, and traditional databases.
• Developing and maintaining documentation for data processes and workflows to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Starting an analytics engineer program to build curated data models for general business use.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience with data storage technologies such as data lakes, data warehouses, and traditional Oracle and SQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices around data engineering in both cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
• Certifications such as Databricks Azure Platform Architect, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Fabric Analytics Engineer are beneficial.
• Expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes using Alteryx, SQL Warehouse, Azure, and Databricks.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills, particularly for problem-solving and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience with Azure Databricks is advantageous.

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Two staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in-store and online
• Hybrid working patterns, with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our modern, collaborative office near East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus scheme
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app allowing early access to a portion of your pay
• Part of a group working closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
• Extensive Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave, sick pay, and pregnancy loss support

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with hybrid working arrangements.

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