Data Specialist

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Subsidised insurance

Subsidised childcare

Company loan scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™ is looking for an experienced Data Specialist to join its data and analytics team in Watford, UK. This role will focus on designing and optimising scalable data solutions to support advanced analytics initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, especially in AWS technologies and data engineering.

The position offers a collaborative environment and requires an ability to solve complex challenges effectively. Attractive benefits include up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, and subsidised insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering, data architecture, or similar data-focused role.
• Strong expertise in AWS and modern database technologies.
• Experience working across the full data lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Develop and manage cloud-based data environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support advanced analytics projects.
• Ensure data security and compliance.

Skills

Data engineering

Data architecture

AWS

Python

Java or Scala

SQL and NoSQL

Distributed processing frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is a globally operating organisation at the forefront of innovation, leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights to improve business performance and support strategic decision-making. With a strong investment in analytics, cloud technologies, and digital transformation, they offer a collaborative environment where talented professionals can contribute to impactful projects while developing their technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Specialist to join a growing data and analytics team. This role will focus on designing, building, and optimising scalable data solutions that support advanced analytics initiatives across the organisation. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, you will develop robust data pipelines, manage cloud-based data environments, and help drive data-led decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong data professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and influencing the future direction of enterprise data capabilities.

Responsibilities of a Data Specialist

• Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end data pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Develop and manage cloud-based data environments with a strong focus on AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, and technical teams to support advanced analytics projects.
• Ensure data security, governance, compliance, and the ongoing optimisation of data infrastructure.

Requirements of a Data Specialist

• Proven experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a similar data-focused role, ideally within a large or regulated organisation.
• Strong technical expertise in AWS, Python, Java or Scala, and modern database technologies including SQL, NoSQL, and distributed processing frameworks.
• Experience working across the full data lifecycle, including data ingestion, transformation, modelling, and deployment.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Company pension scheme
• Subsidised insurance
• Subsidised childcare
• Company loan scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you are passionate about building innovative data solutions and want to play a key role in shaping data‑driven decision‑making within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Note on Sponsorship

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.