Senior Data Engineer
Leeds or Manchester ¦ Hybrid ¦ Cox Automotive
Build the data platform powering the future of automotive
At Cox Automotive, data is at the heart of everything we do — from how vehicles are bought and sold, to how we help dealers, OEMs and partners make smarter decisions every day.
We're now looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Product & Technology Group (CAPTG) and help evolve our enterprise-wide data platform — the single source of truth that supports analytics, reporting, data science and decision-making across Cox Automotive Europe.
If you enjoy building modern, cloud-native data platforms at scale and want your work to have real business impact, this is a role where you'll thrive.
What you'll be working on
You'll be part of a highly skilled Data Engineering team responsible for designing, building and running a strategic data platform that underpins everything we do with data.
You'll work on things like:
* Designing and building robust, scalable data pipelines that ingest and transform data from multiple systems
* Delivering high-quality, trusted data that powers analytics, reporting and data science
* Building and operating pipelines using Azure Databricks, PySpark and SQL
* Working with streaming and event-driven data (Auto Loader, Structured Streaming, Event Hubs)
* Helping shape the architecture and roadmap of our enterprise data platform
* Improving data quality, monitoring and reliability through automation and best practices
* Collaborating with software engineers, data scientists and product teams to deliver real business value
This is not a maintenance role — you'll be helping to build and evolve a platform designed to support Cox Automotive for years to come.
The tech you'll use
We're cloud-native and focused on using managed services so our engineers can focus on solving problems, not running infrastructure.
You'll work with:
* Azure Databricks (ELT pipelines, Auto Loader, Structured Streaming, Unity Catalog)
* Python, PySpark and SQL
* Azure (Event Hubs, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, networking & security)
* CI/CD using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub
* Modern data architectures (lakehouse, distributed systems, cloud-native design)
If you also have experience with AWS, Terraform, MLflow or advanced data modelling, that's a big plus.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who enjoys owning data solutions end-to-end and wants to work on a platform that really matters to the business.
You'll bring:
* Experience building and running large-scale data pipelines
* Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational data
* Python and Spark (PySpark) for data processing
* Experience using Databricks in production
* A solid understanding of cloud data platforms and distributed systems
* A mindset focused on quality, reliability and performance
Just as important, you'll be someone who:
* Communicates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Enjoys collaborating across teams
* Takes ownership, spots problems early and drives them to resolution
* Likes mentoring and raising the bar for those around them
Why join Cox Automotive?
Cox Automotive is a global leader in automotive services and technology — but we operate with the pace and mindset of a modern tech company.
Here you'll get:
* The chance to work on a strategic, enterprise-scale data platform
* Modern, cloud-native tooling and real engineering challenges
* A collaborative, supportive team culture
* The opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction
* The stability of a global business with the innovation of a tech organisation
Ready to build something that matters?
If you're a Senior Data Engineer who wants to work on a platform that genuinely powers the business — not just another dashboard — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of data at Cox Automotive.
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Who we are
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
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Testimonials
Aneliese Platts
Senior Designer
"The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it"
Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support
"I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day."
Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager
"In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."
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