Lead Data Engineer
- Studio Retail Ltd
- Accrington, Lancashire
- 20/09/2022
Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
Lead Data Engineer
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Accrington, Lancashire
Salary - Competitive + Benefits
About Studio Retail Limited
We're one of the largest online value retailers in the UK, providing a personal shopping service to over 1.9 million customers each year through our award-winning App. And studio.co.uk and ace.co.uk websites.
Our product range is huge, with over 60,000 different products covering clothing & footwear, electrical, household, textile, bedding, furniture, nursery products, gifts and greeting cards.
We employ over 1500 colleagues in a wide variety of roles, many of whom have seen their careers grow with us. Our colleagues say they work here because of our people and customers, and we offer everyone the opportunity to develop and progress.
Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do. We're currently undertaking a digital transformation program that will deliver the best service to our customers and our colleagues, to make us the leading online value retailer in the UK.
About the Opportunity
Studio Retail has embarked on a digital transformation journey, that has already reaped incredible commercial success. We are looking for an ambitious Lead Data Engineer to serve as the technical lead as part of the Data Platform team. This role reports to the Head of Data Platform and provides a lead role on a range of support, development and project tasks to transform the data and information landscape along with support and integrated technology to enable the business to fully exploit its data.
What will you be accountable for?
Our Data and Analytics team are at the heart of the business, they are leading the development of a high-performance culture and making Studio Retail Limited a great place to work. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a business whose going through significant transformation.
Leading the development and implementation of the new enterprise data warehouse, delivering on business requirements and ensuring successful delivery and access to an increasing number of datasets
Oversee and manage the ingestion process for an increasing number of data sources into the EDW, ensuring that they are accessible for BU Spokes and Data Science teams, and are able to be integrated into business-facing dashboards
Maintaining and improving the performance of the EDW and associated tools, ensuring they are safe and reliable for the business and identifying opportunities to optimise performance now and in the future
Line manage development resources, and oversee the spoke delivery, platform, and support squads
Adhere to Studio data governance, controls, methodologies and compliance standards and expectations
Providing coaching, support and guidance to engineers and analysts, building people capabilities to meet the requirements of the Enterprise Data Warehouse squads
Who are we looking for?
Experience leading data engineering teams
Strong understanding of relational database structures, principles and best practices
Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing, data integration and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting.
Significant experience working with Microsoft Azure (Data factory, Azure Functions, data lake storage)
Experience with Snowflake
Experience with DBT Labs
Experience with Stitch
Strong Experience with DevOps, including Bitbucket
Significant SQL experience
Experience with Python a plus
Experience with making data available for Microsoft PowerBI a plus
Significant Experience delivering as part of an Agile delivery team
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Self-motivated with keen attention to detail
Ability to deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Experience in effectively managing a range of tasks and priorities, simultaneously
Proven track record communication and engagement at multiple levels
Ability to engage, challenge and influence others to achieve productive solutions
Appropriate professional qualification/experience
Why Studio Retail Limited?
We have a lot of experienced colleagues who'll tell you they love working here because of the people and the opportunities to develop. It's a fast-paced environment and our offices have a friendly and informal feel to them, no suits required to do a great job here!
We are based in Accrington with great motorway links across the North West of England.
We offer a great benefits package including flexible working hours and free parking and would love to hear from you if you think we could be the right company for you.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Accrington, Lancashire
Salary - Competitive + Benefits
About Studio Retail Limited
We're one of the largest online value retailers in the UK, providing a personal shopping service to over 1.9 million customers each year through our award-winning App. And studio.co.uk and ace.co.uk websites.
Our product range is huge, with over 60,000 different products covering clothing & footwear, electrical, household, textile, bedding, furniture, nursery products, gifts and greeting cards.
We employ over 1500 colleagues in a wide variety of roles, many of whom have seen their careers grow with us. Our colleagues say they work here because of our people and customers, and we offer everyone the opportunity to develop and progress.
Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do. We're currently undertaking a digital transformation program that will deliver the best service to our customers and our colleagues, to make us the leading online value retailer in the UK.
About the Opportunity
Studio Retail has embarked on a digital transformation journey, that has already reaped incredible commercial success. We are looking for an ambitious Lead Data Engineer to serve as the technical lead as part of the Data Platform team. This role reports to the Head of Data Platform and provides a lead role on a range of support, development and project tasks to transform the data and information landscape along with support and integrated technology to enable the business to fully exploit its data.
What will you be accountable for?
Our Data and Analytics team are at the heart of the business, they are leading the development of a high-performance culture and making Studio Retail Limited a great place to work. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a business whose going through significant transformation.
Leading the development and implementation of the new enterprise data warehouse, delivering on business requirements and ensuring successful delivery and access to an increasing number of datasets
Oversee and manage the ingestion process for an increasing number of data sources into the EDW, ensuring that they are accessible for BU Spokes and Data Science teams, and are able to be integrated into business-facing dashboards
Maintaining and improving the performance of the EDW and associated tools, ensuring they are safe and reliable for the business and identifying opportunities to optimise performance now and in the future
Line manage development resources, and oversee the spoke delivery, platform, and support squads
Adhere to Studio data governance, controls, methodologies and compliance standards and expectations
Providing coaching, support and guidance to engineers and analysts, building people capabilities to meet the requirements of the Enterprise Data Warehouse squads
Who are we looking for?
Experience leading data engineering teams
Strong understanding of relational database structures, principles and best practices
Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing, data integration and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting.
Significant experience working with Microsoft Azure (Data factory, Azure Functions, data lake storage)
Experience with Snowflake
Experience with DBT Labs
Experience with Stitch
Strong Experience with DevOps, including Bitbucket
Significant SQL experience
Experience with Python a plus
Experience with making data available for Microsoft PowerBI a plus
Significant Experience delivering as part of an Agile delivery team
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Self-motivated with keen attention to detail
Ability to deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Experience in effectively managing a range of tasks and priorities, simultaneously
Proven track record communication and engagement at multiple levels
Ability to engage, challenge and influence others to achieve productive solutions
Appropriate professional qualification/experience
Why Studio Retail Limited?
We have a lot of experienced colleagues who'll tell you they love working here because of the people and the opportunities to develop. It's a fast-paced environment and our offices have a friendly and informal feel to them, no suits required to do a great job here!
We are based in Accrington with great motorway links across the North West of England.
We offer a great benefits package including flexible working hours and free parking and would love to hear from you if you think we could be the right company for you.
About Studio Retail Ltd