Data Engineer

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Group is hiring a Data Engineer in Manchester to join a team building a new data platform on Databricks. You will work on data pipelines using Python and SQL to support analytics, BI, and data science across diverse business areas.

The role offers hybrid working between home and the Manchester office, with a focus on scalable data solutions and collaboration with multiple stakeholder teams. A strong data engineering background and experience with cloud platforms are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Data Engineer delivering modern data architectures.
• Experience using Python and SQL.
• Strong organisational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies and how they solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners across the wider Co-op to build an understanding of their data problems and design solutions that satisfy business needs.
• Develop, build and maintain enterprise data solutions within our cloud data platform, building automation and quality into everything we do.
• Hands-on development of data pipelines using technologies and programme languages such as Databricks, PySpark and SQL.
• Help to develop and implement our data architecture and engineering roadmap across our data teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Agile

Tools

Databricks

PySpark

Job description

£45,000 to £55,000 per year, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/10/2026

About this job

Data Engineer £45,000 to £55,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) Manchester city centre

• in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). Please be aware Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements.

There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We're looking for Data Engineers to join us and help transform the way we do business.

We're building a new data platform in Databricks to improve our data science, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities, and you'll play a key part in this.

Why this role matters As a Data Engineer at Co-op, you'll collaborate with the wider team and use coding languages such as Python and SQL to solve complex data problems and optimise outcomes across our Food Retail, Funeralcare, and Insurance business areas.

If you can bring us the passion, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that we're looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to build your career and provide data solutions that bring value to millions of our colleagues, customers, and member-owners.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with partners across the wider Co-op to build an understanding of their data problems and design solutions that satisfy business needs


• Develop, build and maintain enterprise data solutions within our cloud data platform, building automation and quality into everything we do


• Hands-on development of data pipelines using technologies and programme languages such as Databricks, PySpark and SQL


• Help to develop and implement our data architecture and engineering roadmap across our data teams What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria.

To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

• Significant experience working as a Data Engineer and delivering modern data architectures within a multi-disciplinary engineering team(s)


• Experience using coding languages such as Python and SQL


• Excellent organisation, communication, and collaboration skills


• Ability to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing priorities


• Good problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity for emerging technologies and a desire to explore how these could be used to solve all kinds of complex modern business problems We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement.

At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members.

And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you.

So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement.

We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose.

We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) - 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays


• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions


• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) - 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands


• Stream


• early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it


• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice - 24/7 colleague support service


• Training and support for your development and career progression


• Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

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