Data Engineer

Boots; Beeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Parental leave pay

Counselling & EAP

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Boots in Nottingham seeks a Data Engineer to build and maintain data pipelines that power decision-making across Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, and more. You will join a multidisciplinary squad and contribute to a self-serve data platform supporting multiple business domains.

Strong SQL and Python skills, plus hands-on experience with Azure and Databricks, are essential. Nice-to-have experiences include BI/MI, ML/AI exposure, and agile delivery teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in analytics and/or data science environments.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with large-scale data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines.

Skills

SQL

Python

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Join Boots as a Data Engineer in Nottingham! Are you ready to make a difference? At Boots, we're dedicated to building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering you to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland. The Data BI and Integration team develops and manages our self-serve data platform for various business areas. We organise our data engineering and data products around specific business domains. These data domains are extensive, covering areas such as Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, Products, Opticians, and more. What you’ll be doing:

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines., Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas, including Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, Products, and Opticians.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines.
  2+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in analytics and/or data science environments.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with large-scale data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with Spark or distributed compute frameworks.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling is preferred.

It would be great if you also have:

• Exposure to BI/MI, ML, AI, or data engineering automation.
• Understanding of modern data engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in agile delivery teams and comfortable with end-to-end ownership of work.
• Knowledge of Retail or Pharmacy data domains.
  At Boots, we believe in your potential. You'll have the opportunity to learn something new every day and use your voice to shape progress. With supportive managers and a culture that champions inclusion, you'll be empowered to take ownership of your development and grow your career., At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
  Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.
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