Data Engineer

Victrex; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in engineering high-quality data solutions. In this innovative environment, you'll contribute to designing and building infrastructure for optimal data extraction and transformation. With a hybrid work structure, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely while collaborating with a dynamic team. This role offers opportunities for growth, and your expertise in data management, SQL, and Azure will be key to driving impactful solutions. Embrace the chance to be part of a culture that values diversity and continuous learning, and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 14% employer contributions

Annual bonus scheme

Share options

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in data management and creating data solutions.
• Experience with leading BI tools in Azure and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for data solutions.

Skills

Data Management

Technical Leadership

SQL

NoSQL

ETL

Data Warehousing

Business Intelligence

Azure

T-SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Tools

Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Azure SQL Data Warehouse

ADF

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Data Engineer and play a crucial role in engineering high-quality data solutions that empower our organisation to make data-driven decisions. This opportunity offers you a platform for growth and development within an innovative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

We offer a hybrid work structure where employees work from the office but have the option to work some days remotely based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

More about the role

As Data Engineer you will contribute to the design and build of required infrastructure to support optimal extraction, transformation, and load of data from various sources. Integration, setup, and maintenance of analytical tools. Pipeline maintenance, monitoring and performance.

This role forms part of the IT department with specific responsibility for Business Intelligence. As part of this, the role has the following accountabilities.

• Responsible for every step of data flow
• Design, maintenance, and configuration of the data pipelines/platforms and sources
• Integration and validation of new software and technical solutions
• Stability, monitoring and performance of data pipelines
• Provide effective technical leadership to enable technical solutions to be appropriately delivered
• Work as a multi-agency team with our partners and business owners to identify and develop effective solutions that identifies and addresses data quality issues
• Provide support to existing business systems and BI via the Service Desk where appropriate.

Your experience

The Data Engineer role demands expertise in data management and the creation of data solutions aligned with specific business needs. It requires a track record of providing high-level technical leadership that yields innovative and fitting technical solutions. The role involves understanding business issues, questioning established solutions, and anticipating the future business and technological landscape. Initiative is key to enhancing and advocating for Victrex's technical architecture and services. Meticulous attention to detail is necessary for addressing data discrepancies and reporting findings to the business.

Our ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of standard Enterprise IT solutions and data modelling in a manufacturing and distribution context is essential. Experience with leading BI tools in Azure, ETL, Streaming Data and Data Warehousing such as Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, ADF and related platforms is crucial. Advanced T-SQL programming skills and deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases are important. Familiarity with Microsoft ERP products and data, including D365, is advantageous. Experience in a structured project management setting, such as AGILE, Kanban, or PRINCE2, is also beneficial. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate would be desirable.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive starting salary ranging from £40,000 to £48,000 per annum, based on experience. Our benefits also include 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the possibility to purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave, a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14%, annual bonus scheme, share options and private medical insurance. Plus much more!

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years' experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators ... individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a 'Disability Confident' employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by 'The Sunday Times' in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any 'reasonable adjustments' you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that's right for you, right from the start!

That email is: [e-mail]

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Department Specific Vacancies Role IT Locations Hillhouse HQ, Thornton Cleveleys. FY5 4QA Yearly salary £40,000 - £48,000