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About your team
At British Gas Energy, our ambition is to be Britain’s favourite energy supplier. We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon‑footprint.
R0069779 – Senior Data Engineer
Full time or part time – Leicester/Windsor
About your role
Join us as a Senior Data Engineering Leader and shape the future of British Gas Business’s data‑driven success.
Step into a pivotal role within our Data Engineering function, where you’ll lead transformative data engineering projects to drive growth, create efficiencies, and revolutionise BGB’s decision‑making capabilities. As a senior member of the team you’ll take charge of designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data models that empower Data Analysts, Management Information, and Data Science initiatives. You will also inspire and develop Associate Data Engineers, and mentor peers to elevate the entire team’s expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain robust Extract, Transform and Load data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration of large datasets into BGB’s Data Estate.
* Implement data quality audits and validation processes to maintain data accuracy.
* Collaborate with Analysts and Scientists to create data products for advanced analytics and machine learning.
* Design and refine data architecture to meet organisational needs.
* Enhance data extraction and storage efficiency for cost and performance gains.
* Troubleshoot data‑related issues with a hands‑on approach.
* Establish and maintain thorough documentation of processes and best practices.
* Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies to propel our data engineering capabilities forward.
* Grow, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring succession planning.
* Share your data engineering expertise with colleagues across departments, building cross‑functional knowledge and collaboration.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive expertise in data engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and data models. Strong skills in data modelling and data warehousing are essential.
* Proficient in cloud services and cloud‑based data engineering tools, such as AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, as well as big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
* Skilled in programming languages, including Python, PySpark and Scala, with extensive experience developing robust ETL pipelines and ensuring scalable deployments.
* Experienced in mentoring and developing less experienced Data Engineers, guiding them to grow their technical skills and capabilities.
* Capable of delivering and leading complex data engineering projects, ensuring high‑quality outputs and timely completion.
Benefits
* Innovative environment: stay ahead in the Data & AI field through use of cutting‑edge technologies and creative thinking.
* Collaborative culture: work with talented professionals in a supportive environment where best practices are shared and continuous improvement is encouraged.
* Career growth: invest in team development through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs.
* Impactful work: directly contribute to the mission to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
* Personal development: environment for learning and development, with resources and support to grow both professionally and personally.
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.
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