Data Engineer

SAGE GROUP PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension matched

2% Sage top-up

25 days annual leave (+5)

Volunteer days (5 per year)

Enhanced parental leave

Work away scheme (up to 10 weeks)

Memberships for finances, health &Well

Disability-friendly employer

Job summary

Sage Group plc (Newcastle, United Kingdom) is seeking a data engineer to build and maintain data pipelines, optimise Snowflake, and develop data products that support customer migration, retention, and expansion. The role focuses on data quality, governance, and scalable analytics in a hybrid work setting.

You will automate workflows, contribute to segmentation models, and assist in AI-enabled tooling using AWS Bedrock, collaborating with analysts and stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Proven experience in data engineering or equivalent exposure.
• Strong SQL skills and large-scale data handling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Experience designing data pipelines or analytical workflows.
• Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on business impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines from multiple sources.
• Support Snowflake environment data quality, governance, scalability.
• Develop reusable datasets and data products for migration/retention.
• Automate manual data workflows to speed insights.
• Contribute to customer segmentation models and scoring engines.
• Assist in developing AI-enabled tools using AWS Bedrock.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Python

ETL pipelines

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Data modeling

Communication

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

AWS

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that consolidate information from multiple internal and external sources
• Support the management and optimisation of the team's Snowflake environment, contributing to data quality, governance, and scalability
• Develop reusable datasets and data products that support customer migration, retention, and expansion initiatives
• Automate manual data workflows to reduce operational effort and improve speed to insight
• Contribute to customer segmentation models and scoring engines that help teams prioritise high-impact opportunities
• Assist in developing AI-enabled tools using AWS Bedrock and related services to enrich data and support decision-making

Requirements

• Work alongside commercial analysts and stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions
• You have practical experience in data engineering or, gained through work, internships, or projects, and are looking to take the next step
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with large-scale datasets
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, with some exposure to AWS services
• Experience designing or contributing to data pipelines or analytical workflows
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and translate requirements into practical solutions
• A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes that matter to the business

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse platforms
• Python development skills, particularly for data-driven applications
• Exposure to customer segmentation, propensity modelling, or predictive analytics
• Familiarity with SaaS, subscription, or recurring revenue business models
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools
• Understanding of data governance and quality management practices

Benefits

• Benefits video - https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU
• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Enhanced parental leave
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

Function Routes to Revenue Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business. Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact. Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We're a Disability Confident employer - if you're applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact [e-mail]. Powered by Sage People Recruit