Senior Data Engineering Analyst

St. James’s Place; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

St. James’s Place is seeking a Senior Data Engineering Analyst to lead a Data Feature Team within the Data & Insights group. You will plan, coordinate, and build data projects in alignment with our data strategy and corporate aims.

You will work with analysts, engineers and testers to ensure scalable, reliable data solutions and effective collaboration across functions, translating business requirements into technical delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data projects across the full lifecycle.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Strong SQL, data modeling and data governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage a Data Feature Team to deliver data outputs.
• Engage early with projects to define scope and objectives.
• Drive solutions and resolve issues using deep data expertise.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Scrum Masters for Agile epics.
• Ensure smooth handover to Data Operations and third-party teams.
• Promote data quality and alignment with data strategy.

Skills

Data feature team leadership

Agile project delivery

Stakeholder management

Data quality governance

Data architecture & modeling

Complex data problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirement translation

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Snowflake

Job description

Posted on: 21/08/2026 – Application Deadline: 04/09/2026

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success.This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 6 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

About the role:

We are offering an outstanding opportunity to join our ambitious Data & Insights team as a Senior Data Engineering Analyst. Reporting to the Divisional Director, you will work with a team of analysts, engineers, and testers. You will manage tasks within a specific Data Feature Team. You will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and crafting the build, development, testing, and implementation of data projects. This ensures alignment with our Data Strategy and Corporate aims.

What you'll be doing:

• Guide and manage a Data Feature Team, ensuring perfect delivery of data outputs.
• Engage early with potential projects to determine scope and objectives.
• Drive solutions and resolve issues using your proven expertise.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Scrum Masters to ensure Agile epics and stories are accurately set up and tracked.
• Ensure smooth transition of project deliverables to Data Operations.
• Liaise with Third Party development teams to promote data quality.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineering Analyst who is passionate about harnessing the power of data to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in data engineering or analysis, a proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully, and a drive to continuously improve processes and technologies. You will be a collaborative team player who works effectively across functions, translating business requirements into scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success, you will play a key role in delivering world‑class data capabilities that enable informed decision‑making and support the organisation's strategic objectives.

• Proven experience working as a Data Engineering Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or in a similar data‑focused role.
• Understanding of the full data and software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write, optimise, and troubleshoot complex database queries.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience working with and managing data across multiple enterprise data repositories and platforms.
• A passion for data quality, with a strong understanding of data accuracy, consistency, validity, integrity, and governance principles.
• Hands‑on experience using data management, data quality, and data governance tools and techniques.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Practical experience with one or more of the following technologies:
• Power BI
• SQL
• Snowflake
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
• Wealth management or Financial Services Experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of data quality guidelines.
• Familiarity with financial data systems and processes.

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market‑leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non‑contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience