Data Engineer

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Parental leave pay

Counselling service

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Data Engineer in Nottingham to join our on-site team. You will build and maintain data pipelines, develop a self-serve data platform, and collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer in a multidisciplinary squad.

Requirements include 2+ years in data engineering, SQL and Python, and experience with Azure Databricks and Spark. This permanent, on-site role supports Boots’ data-driven decision making across retail and pharmacy domains.

Qualifications

• 2+ years 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.

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

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Data warehousing

Dimensional modeling

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Location: Nottingham, Beeston - On-site

Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

Role: Data Engineer

Contract: Permanent

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.

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.

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.

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.