Data Engineer

WEX Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Discounts & perks platform

Employee wellbeing

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Job summary

WEX Europe Services Ltd is seeking a Data Engineer for Manchester on a hybrid, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will build and maintain the bridge between data and the business, implementing SQL-first transformation workflows and ensuring data integrity for stakeholders.

The role requires strong SQL, ETL tooling, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data models. You will work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a competitive

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of ETL tooling to perform data transformation tasks.
• Strong grasp of data design principles and dimensional modeling.
• Advanced SQL skills with performance optimization understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Translate complex business requirements into data models for end users.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data veracity and reliability.

Skills

ETL tooling

Dimensional modeling

SQL proficiency

Query optimization

Tools

Informatica IICS

Unix/Linux Shell Scripting

SQL Server & Stored Procedures

SSMA

GitHub API Integration

Alteryx

Data Visualization

Automation & Scheduling

Documentation & Communication

Job description

DATA ENGINEER / MANCHESTER/ HYBRID / 12 MONTH FIXED TERM / £45000-£50000 (DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE) PLUS BENEFITS

About the Team / Role

WEX Europe Services Ltd are the owner of the Esso Card Fuel Card Portfolio, and with offices across Europe and the US are one of the Europe’s largest providers of fuel cards. As a Data Engineer at WEX, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the bridge between our data and the rest of the organization. You will work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and then implement SQL-first transformation workflows to deploy analytics code. You will help ensure the integrity, reliability, and usability of data for stakeholders, so they can make critical data-driven decisions.

What’s on offer?

• Highly competitive salary between £45000 and £50000 (dependant on experience)
• 37.5-hour week
• Hybrid working (Ad Hoc team visits to the Manchester office)
• Industry leading pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Discounts & perks platform
• Employee wellbeing

How you'll make an impact

A highly motivated individual who loves working as part of a high performing team. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door, and takes pride in owning results. You are constantly learning and upskilling. You are a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You are self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Experience you'll bring

The successful candidate is motivated by data solutions, is technically proficient, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You care deeply about the veracity (i.e. consistency, accuracy, quality, and trustworthiness) of data. You enjoy designing, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines & infrastructure, for data collection, management, transformation, and access. You also enjoy understanding complex business requirements and translating them into data models for the end users.

In addition, you:

• Are a strong critical thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bring thought leadership to your area of responsibility and enjoy staying ahead in your field

You possess the following skills and experiences

• Solid understanding of ETL tooling to perform data transformation tasks
• Strong understanding of data design principles and dimensional data modeling
• Advanced SQL skills and understanding of query optimization strategies

Preferred skills and experience across the following ETL Tools

• Informatica IICS
• Unix/Linux Shell Scripting
• SQL Server & Stored Procedures (SSMS)
• SSMA (SQL Server Migration Assistant)
• GitHub API Integration
• Alteryx
• Data Visualization
• Automation & Scheduling
• Documentation & Communication

WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.

WEX promotes a drug-free workplace.

Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.