Data Engineer

Connells-Group-2; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare + workplace

Car leasing

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague discount

Gym discounts

Job summary

Connells Group is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join the Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You will help deliver the Connells Group Reporting Data, covering architecture, data modelling, design and pipelines, supporting strategic decision-making across the Group.

The role offers a hybrid arrangement with 1 day per week in the Milton Keynes office, collaboration with technical specialists, and opportunities to enhance data capabilities across all brands and business units.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Data Engineering with hands-on Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing.
• Strong incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving within SLAs.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake.
• Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Knowledge of Medallion Architecture and data pipelines in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply best practices for data design, ensuring scalable architecture and modelling.
• Provide timely root-cause analysis and resolution within SLA timeframes.
• Collaborate with Core Data Lead to align data initiatives and work plan.
• Define, develop and enhance the Common Data Model with Reporting Engineers.
• Ensure data architecture aligns with strategy and is secure and scalable.
• Design and develop data ingestion processes, integrating multiple data sources.
• Apply Agile principles for iterative development.
• Ensure data pipeline quality, reliability and monitoring.

Skills

Python

Data Modelling

Data Warehousing

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Spark

SQL

Delta Lake

AWS

GCP

Azure

Medallion Architecture

Fabric

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD

GitHub

Git Actions

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You’ll play a key role in delivering Connells Group Reporting Data, covering architecture, data modelling, design, and pipelines. You’ll work closely with technical specialists to innovate, share ideas and continually enhance team capability. Your work will support strategic decision‑making across the Group by delivering accurate, timely reporting for all brands and business units.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement with 1 day per week in our Milton Keynes office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply best practices for data design, ensuring scalable, high‑quality and consistent architecture and modelling.
• Provide timely and accurate root‑cause analysis and resolution within SLA timeframes.
• Work with the Core Data Lead to build a unified team work plan aligned with business objectives and data initiatives.
• Collaborate with Reporting Engineers to define, develop and enhance the Common Data Model.
• Work within the overall data architecture, ensuring that it aligns with the business's data strategy, scalability and future requirements. Continuously optimise for improved data flow, accessibility and security.
• Design and develop data ingestion processes, integrating multiple data sources. Maintain the Common Data Model to ensure organisation‑wide consistency.
• Apply Agile principles for iterative and collaborative development.
• Ensure data pipeline quality, reliability and performance. Develop, test and implement monitoring to ensure effective operation.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands‑on experience in Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing.
• Strong background in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem‑solving within SLAs.
• Hands‑on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake.
• Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Working knowledge of Medallion Architecture.
• Demonstrated capability in implementing and supporting pipelines in demanding environments.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas and technical approaches.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, high‑pressure environments using both legacy and modern technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience with Fabric, Azure, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, GitHub and Git Actions.
• Certifications in Data Engineering, Cloud, Data Modelling or Data Architecture.
• Experience with development lifecycle processes for data pipelines.
• STEM degree (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics) or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

• Aviva Digicare + workplace / Car leasing and cycle to work scheme
• Colleague discount scheme / Perks at work / Gym discounts
• Life assurance / Workplace pension scheme

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.