Data Engineer

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Free counselling & support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Boots UK is hiring a Data Engineer in Nottingham to join the Data BI and Integration team. You will build and maintain data pipelines, develop a self-serve data platform, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary squad across Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, and more.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Python skills, and hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks, and Spark. This is an on-site role in Nottingham with Boots’ inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in analytics or data science environments.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with large-scale data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with Spark or distributed compute frameworks.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Azure

Databricks

Spark

Data pipelines

Data warehousing

Dimensional modeling

Tools

Azure Databricks

Spark

Job description

Location: Nottingham, Beeston - On-site
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton
Join Boots as a Data Engineer in Nottingham!

Are you ready to make a difference? At Boots, we’re dedicated to building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering you to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.

Role: Data Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham, Beeston - On-site
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton
Join Boots as a Data Engineer in Nottingham!

Are you ready to make a difference? At Boots, we’re dedicated to building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering you to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.

The Data BI and Integration team develops and manages our self-serve data platform for various business areas. We organise our data engineering and data products around specific business domains. These data domains are extensive, covering areas such as Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, Products, Opticians, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support business decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain- and project-delivery.
• Develop and manage a self-serve data platform for various business areas, including Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, Products, and Opticians.
• Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data pipelines.

What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• 2+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience in analytics and/or data science environments.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with large-scale data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with Spark or distributed compute frameworks.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling is preferred.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Exposure to BI/MI, ML, AI, or data engineering automation.
• Understanding of modern data engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in agile delivery teams and comfortable with end-to-end ownership of work.
• Knowledge of Retail or Pharmacy data domains.

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn something new every day and use your voice to shape progress. With supportive managers and a culture that champions inclusion, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your development and grow your career.

Rewards Designed For You

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.