Senior Data Engineer

Clear Business; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Business seeks a Senior Data Engineer to shape its data ecosystem. This role involves designing scalable data solutions, optimizing data infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in data engineering, particularly with SQL and cloud technologies.

Benefits

Pension contributions

25 days holiday, increasing to 28

Generous discounts at retailers

Well-being support

Hybrid working model

Complimentary gym access

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Proven experience in cloud-based data engineering.
• Strong expertise in SQL (5+ years) and Python (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of the data lake into a fully functioning enterprise data platform.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Integrate critical data sources into the data platform.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Governance

Data Quality

Communication

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Our Role

The Role

As a Senior Data Engineer at Clear Business, you will play a key role in shaping the company's data ecosystem. You'll be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data solutions that support the entire business.

This role is instrumental in developing and evolving our enterprise data platform, enabling data-driven decision-making and ensuring data is a strategic asset. You will contribute to major initiatives across the wider organisation, influencing how data is collected, stored, and used to power our business operations.

What we want you to do

• Lead the continued evolution of our data lake into a fully functioning enterprise data platform that supports business-wide reporting and analytics needs.
• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines for the acquisition, transformation, and storage of structured and unstructured data. Including technologies sql server, salesforce and databricks.
• Support the development and deployment of machine learning capabilities by providing high-quality data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Integrate critical data sources (e.g., Salesforce, debt management systems) into the data platform, ensuring seamless and accurate data flow across key business systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, software engineers) to define and deliver technical solutions that meet business data requirements.
• Optimise data infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability, including storage, processing, and retrieval systems.
• Champion data governance, data quality, and security best practices across engineering processes.

What success in the role looks like

• Delivery of automated, scalable data pipelines that significantly enhance data science and analytics capability.
• Consistent, high-quality output in a fast-paced, agile environment with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Implementation of strong data governance, with security and privacy embedded into engineering solutions.
• Introduction of innovative engineering practices that improve operational efficiency and reduce data platform costs.

What you need to have already done to be right for this role

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Data Engineering role, working on large-scale data processing and integration projects.
• Proven experience in cloud-based data engineering, ideally using Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Strong expertise in SQL (5+ years) and Python (3+ years) for data transformation and automation.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering data solutions in collaboration with senior business stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into well-architected data solutions.
• Technical proficiency across:
• SQL (advanced level)
• Python for data engineering tasks
• Azure-based data services (e.g., Data Factory, Databricks)
• Data warehousing and data lake architecture
• Innovative mindset with the ability to evaluate and implement emerging data technologies.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a solution-focused approach.

Our Story

Clear Business was established with the goal of simplifying our customers' lives and making our colleagues' experiences more rewarding. As one of the top providers for small businesses in the UK, we offer a truly distinctive service by providing all essential services in one place: Phone, Broadband, Mobile, Water, Gas, Green Electricity, Payment Services, and Insurance.

For more than two decades, our growth journey has been marked by various accolades, such as Investors in People, The Northern Contact Centre Awards 2023, and Learning at Work Week Awards 2023. Our latest achievement was receiving the 'One to Watch' award from Best Companies.

Why Choose Clear Business?

At Clear Business, we don't just do jobs, we do careers. We've got ambitious growth plans, and our people will grow with us. So, we'll give you everything you need to develop and succeed. That means things like flexible working, a totally transparent rewards structure, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the control to drive your own career and shape your own opportunities. Clear Business is a great place to work, made better by you.

In return for your hard work, you'll get

It takes all kinds of people to make Clear Business the success that we are, and we've got a range of benefits to make sure everyone is happy.

• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
• Generous discounts at numerous high street and online retailers.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days through length of service.
• Enjoy your birthday off every year.
• Purchase up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
• Comprehensive well-being support, including round-the-clock access to a GP, mental health assistance, fitness programs, and complimentary legal and financial advice.

The important extras

• Hybrid working model: the choice to work remotely for three days.
• Join or giving back initiative and support with charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
• Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities including a complimentary gym, free parking, a subsidized café, and an on-site bar for post-work drinks, quiz nights, and social gatherings.
• Full time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
• No weekends and every bank holiday off.

What happens next

If you're looking for a new challenge with great benefits at an award-winning company, then Clear Business is the place for you. To be part of our continued success click 'Apply' today to take the next step in your career.

Across Clear Business, we're passionate about creating an inclusive team and celebrating our diversity. We want talented people with great skills and matching values to join our teams.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

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Our Story

We are one of the UK's leading providers of essential services to small businesses. We supply a wide range of essential services - Fixed Lines, Broadband, Mobile, Water, Gas, Green Electricity and Insurance through our sister company The Insurance Octopus. Our goal is to simplify essential services for our customers by offering the widest range of products on the market. Not only have we experienced continued growth and strong financial performance as a result, we have been recognised by the following awards:

• The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2019
• Greater Manchester Business Awards 2019
• Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2019

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