Data Engineer

Lithia UK; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

33 days holiday (incl. BH)

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Long service milestones

Career training & development

Cycle to work

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Lithia UK is recruiting a Data Engineer to design, build and optimise data pipelines and data warehouses. You will transform raw data into reliable, high-quality information to enable reporting and analytics.

The role combines hands-on data engineering with collaboration across teams in a hybrid setup at our Nottingham area hub. You will leverage SQL and NoSQL databases, Python/Java/Scala, and Azure Data Factory/Databricks to deliver scalable data solutions, while ensuring data quality and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong SQL skills with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data pipeline and ETL tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Databricks, APIs).
• Understanding of different data environments (Data Lakes, Synapse, Delta Lakes).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Sound knowledge of data modelling, database design principles, data warehousing and data visualisation tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data from various sources, while ensuring data reliability and quality.
• Implement seamless data integration processes supporting the continuous flow of information across the organisation.
• Design, optimise and manage databases to proficiently oversee data retrieval and storage, prioritising performance, availability and scalability.
• Craft efficient ETL processes transforming raw data into usable formats, including data cleaning, aggregation, and enrichment, streamlining data processing for enhanced efficiency.
• Build and maintain data warehouses for structured data storage, ensuring it is organised for easy retrieval, reporting and analysis.
• Implement stringent data quality checks and validation processes to ensure high accuracy, proactively monitoring and rectifying data integrity issues.
• Optimise data pipelines and databases for performance and scalability, anticipating future growth and evolving business needs.
• Enforce robust data security measures to uphold privacy regulations and safeguard against unauthorised access, ensuring data asset protection.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, processes, and models, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and ongoing support.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, fostering a data-driven culture by understanding requirements and delivering effective solutions together.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Python

Java

Scala

Data modelling

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Logic Apps

Databricks

APIs

Data Lakes

Synapse

Delta Lakes

Job description

Hybrid – requirement to work from the our head office (Annesley, Nottingham) every Tuesday as well as the last Wednesday of each month.

Salary of up to £57,000 with pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines, optimising databases, creating ETL processes, designing data models and ensuring data quality. Reporting into the Lead Data Engineer, you will use your expertise in data engineering to derive valuable insights from our data assets and shape data excellence at Lithia UK.

Your Journey as a Data Engineer:

• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data from various sources, while ensuring data reliability and quality
• Implement seamless data integration processes supporting the continuous flow of information across the organisation
• Design, optimise and manage databases to proficiently oversee data retrieval and storage, prioritising performance, availability and scalability
• Craft efficient ETL processes transforming raw data into usable formats, including data cleaning, aggregation, and enrichment, streamlining data processing for enhanced efficiency
• Build and maintain data warehouses for structured data storage, ensuring it is organised for easy retrieval, reporting and analysis
• Implement stringent data quality checks and validation processes to ensure high accuracy, proactively monitoring and rectifying data integrity issues
• Optimise data pipelines and databases for performance and scalability, anticipating future growth and evolving business needs
• Enforce robust data security measures to uphold privacy regulations and safeguard against unauthorised access, ensuring data asset protection
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, processes, and models, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and ongoing support
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, fostering a data-driven culture by understanding requirements and delivering effective solutions together

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Strong SQL skills with relational and NoSQL databases
• Demonstrated experience with data pipeline and ETL tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Databricks, API’s)
• Understanding of different data environments (Data Lakes, Synapse, Delta Lakes)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
• Sound knowledge of data modelling, database design principles, data warehousing and data visualisation tools
• Excellent attention to detail and creativity to design, develop and inform overall business strategy
• Ability to work collaboratively and is open to new ideas whilst appreciating the difference each person makes

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.