Ecotricity, the UK’s first true green energy provider, has a strong internal team supporting and developing solutions across multiple mission‑critical platforms including Databricks on AWS, SQL, Power BI and other cloud‑centric data solutions. This technical hands‑on role will help contribute to our delivery of projects, BAU, and to making Ecotricity more efficient by leveraging our data.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership for designing, building and maintaining data solutions.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders outside the department.
* Be responsible for data quality and ensuring problems are resolved swiftly.
* Identify and seek out technical debt, aiming to reduce it at each opportunity.
* Contribute to organisational awareness of technical best practice.
* Overall responsibility for ensuring that faults are resolved swiftly, and background processes are robust and actively monitored.
* Seek day‑to‑day opportunities to upskill and cross‑train with your peers.
About the team
The Ecotricity Technology department is a small friendly team with a strong focus on getting results, with everyone committed to delivering both individually and as part of the group/project.
We have a training programme in place to further advance your skills. Dedicated time for training is planned in our workloads.
Training and certifications in Databricks are paid for by the company.
We’re proud to be an ethical company, and this naturally attracts ethical people, making for a good safe working environment and a team that works and wins together. We also have a competitive benefits package and chose to invest in our people whenever we can.
About You
Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking to step up into a more senior role where your technical expertise and passion for data can make a significant impact? We are seeking a driven and experienced professional to take ownership of delivering cutting‑edge data engineering solutions.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimising data solutions across various formats, with a strong emphasis on data modelling and ETL processes. Your engineering skills will be key, allowing you to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that drive our business forward.
While experience in the Energy industry is a plus, it’s your technical prowess and ability to create robust data solutions that will set you apart. This is your chance to take full ownership of technical solutions, shaping the future of our data infrastructure.
You will collaborate closely with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders, effectively communicating progress, presenting solutions, and delivering demos. Your ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences will be crucial in ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
As this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, you will need to be self‑motivated, delivery‑focused, and capable of driving projects independently. We are committed to supporting your growth, but you should also be someone who constantly seeks out opportunities for improvement, striving for best practices and technical excellence.
If you are ready to lead and make a tangible difference in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and take your career to the next level.
Knowledge and skills
* Experience as a Data Engineer
* BitBucket / GitHub
Advantageous
* dbt
* AWS
* Terraform
* ML/Data Science
Benefits
* Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
* Hybrid Working
* Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)
* Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
* Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available
Flexibility Statement
The fast moving nature of the business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad‑hoc basis. This allows the company to utilise our people in the best possible way at all times and helps our colleagues to make the best contribution in a changing environment.
Equal Opportunities
Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.
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