Data Engineer

AJW Group; Slinfold; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team budget

LinkedIn Learning

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Office gym

Bike-to-work scheme

Restaurant

Job summary

AJW Group is seeking a data engineer to own the data foundation for our AI products, within our cloud data platform. You will build robust ETL/ELT pipelines and ensure data quality.

You’ll collaborate with the AI Innovation team and cross-functional engineers, design data models, optimise SQL, monitor pipeline health and document data flows.

AJW offers a collaborative, office-based environment with opportunities to grow across a global aviation tech group.

Qualifications

• Production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines experience in cloud data platforms.
• Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and data orchestration tools.
• Analytical, methodical and detail-oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Writing and optimising SQL, and maintaining data models and schemas.
• Collaborating with the AI Engineer to meet data needs for AI features.
• Monitoring data pipeline health and troubleshooting issues.
• Liaising with the Data & Analytics function on architecture and standards.
• Documenting data flows, quality checks and retention practices.

Skills

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL proficiency

Data modelling

Cloud data platforms

Data integration

Problem solving

Tools

Airflow

dbt

Snowflake

Job description

In this role, you’ll build and own the data foundation that AJW's AI products depend on, working within the company's existing cloud data platform. The role closes a gap in dedicated data engineering support for the AI Innovation team, enabling faster and more reliable delivery of AI features.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing, building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Writing and optimising SQL, and maintaining data models and schemas.
• Working with the AI Engineer to understand and meet data needs for AI features.
• Monitoring data pipeline health and troubleshooting issues.
• Liaising with the wider Data & Analytics function on architecture and standards.
• Documenting data flows, quality checks and retention practices

About you

• Proven experience designing, building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines (ETL/ELT) within modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong SQL expertise and data modelling capabilities, with hands-on experience using cloud data warehouses and data transformation/orchestration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate data from multiple sources to create scalable and reliable data solutions.
• Highly analytical, methodical and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams beyond traditional BI and reporting environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts, data decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business, we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget.
• Access to LinkedIn learning to support your personal development.
• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare
• A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.