Senior Data Engineer

FRASERS GROUP PLC t/a Sports Direct International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Data Engineer to support the design and maintenance of data infrastructure. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement data solutions while ensuring data integrity and security. The successful candidate will have strong experience with SQL, cloud-based data warehouse solutions, and data modeling tools. With a focus on innovative solutions, this position offers a vibrant work environment alongside numerous employee benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free gym classes

Employee support services

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based data warehouse solutions.
• Knowledge of best practices for data modeling and architecture.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure.
• Engage in the design, build, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines.
• Work closely with the data team and stakeholders to meet business needs.

Skills

Data Pipeline Development

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Compliance and Security

Continuous Improvement

Education

Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing

Significant SQL experience

Working knowledge of Python

Tools

Snowflake

DBT

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique customer experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers providing flexible and convenient ways to pay across our collection of established brands, including Studio, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Frasers Group Financial Services is the next chapter of elevation for the Frasers Group. We fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled.

Why join us?

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences.

Frasers Group Financial Services is committed to delivering a positive colleague experience and to be able to make the most of it you need to immerse yourself into delivering on our principles.

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Job Description

To support the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. The role involves ensuring the efficient, reliable, and secure collection, storage, and processing of data, which is critical for enabling data‑driven decision‑making within FGFS. To work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to implement data solutions, optimise data pipelines, and contribute to the overall data strategy, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across FGFS.

• Data Pipeline Development: Engage in the design, build, and maintenance of scalable and efficient data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data from multiple sources.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve data‑related issues within the platform, providing support and maintenance to data systems and wider teams.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the data team, spoke analysts, and other key stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver strategic and operational solutions that meet business needs.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure compliance with data governance policies, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data engineering processes and provide regular updates and reports on system performance and data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data engineering, proposing, and implementing improvements to existing processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing, data integration, and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting.
• Experience with cloud‑based data warehouse solutions, e.g. Snowflake and optimisations.
• Significant SQL experience.
• Experience and knowledge of transformation tool DBT.
• Understanding of Role Based Access Controls and Data Governance concepts.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with modelling data for Microsoft PowerBI.
• Knowledge of best practice for data modelling and architecture.
• Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent critical thinking and solution creation skills.
• Ability to deliver in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to engage, challenge and influence others to achieve productive solutions.
• Self‑motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Experience of analysing data requirements and business processes.

Additional Information

As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion – Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer‑nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Frasers Festival – an event like no other!

Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions

Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect

In order to build the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice – all completely free.

Retail Trust

We know that it’s not just about physical health; mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first‑stage interview with the Recruiter – this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.