Data Engineer - AI-Driven Data Platform, Databricks & SQL

Pulse Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Group is seeking a Data Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, delivering modern data capabilities with AI-enabled solutions. The role is hands‑on and focused on building new data capabilities rather than BAU.

You will work with Databricks, SQL and Python, translating business needs into scalable data architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to embed AI/LLM capabilities into the data platform.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Databricks, SQL and Python in data engineering.
• dbt experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Retail, e-commerce or consumer digital experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Interest in applying AI/LLMs in modern data environments.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on data engineering to build new data capabilities rather than BAU.
• Work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to AI-enabled data solutions within a modern data environment.

Skills

Databricks

SQL

Python

dbt

Retail experience

Stakeholder collaboration

AI/LLMs interest

Job description

Pulse Group is seeking a Data Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, delivering modern data capabilities with AI-enabled solutions. The role is hands‑on and focused on building new data capabilities rather than BAU.

You will work with Databricks, SQL and Python, translating business needs into scalable data architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to embed AI/LLM capabilities into the data platform.