Data Engineer

At Wates we believe the right mindset is more important than years of experience. We are looking for a Data Engineer who can think beyond the code—someone who sees how data can shape business decisions and drive innovation. If you're naturally curious, eager to solve problems, and passionate about making data work for people, then this role could be for you.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with Data Analysts and business teams to understand their needs and refine data ingestion or transformation processes.
• Develop and maintain user-friendly, high-quality data pipelines, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Ensure alignment with architectural, security, and privacy standards while enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Investigate ways to enhance data quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide second-line support, troubleshooting complex data-related incidents.
• Clearly communicate progress and technical concepts in a way that non-technical colleagues can understand.
• Collaborate with major project teams to integrate data solutions.

What We're Looking For

We value attitude, problem-solving ability, and a big-picture mindset above all. You don't need to tick every technical box—you need the drive to learn and the ability to think critically.

Key Attributes:

• A problem-solver who can connect technical solutions to business needs.
• An effective communicator who can translate complex concepts into simple terms.
• A team player who thrives in collaboration.
• Someone who takes ownership and is eager to learn and grow.

Technical Skills

• Experience with SQL and data modelling.
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or similar cloud-based tools.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Experience with programming languages like Python or Java.
• Exposure to Power BI, Fabric, or Delta Lake is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working  
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)  
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…  
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Our commitments: 

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk