Data Engineer
Join Asda as a Data Engineer in our dynamic Data Team based at Asda House, Leeds. This is a full‑time, permanent role that requires on‑site presence at least three days per week.
We provide a competitive salary plus benefits and a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days a week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and optimise robust data pipelines using PySpark, SparkSQL, and Databricks to ingest, transform, and enrich data from a variety of sources.
* Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performance data engineering solutions, collaborating closely with squad members and stakeholders.
* Handle data in multiple formats (structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured) and manage processing at various latencies—from batch to real‑time streaming.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally to enable self‑service analytics and innovation through well‑organised, accessible data assets.
* Ensure solutions comply with architectural frameworks and best practices defined by Data Architects.
* Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and foster a strong sense of team ownership and continuous delivery.
* Engage in the Agile Community, promoting standards, practices and principles throughout the team.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience acquiring structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data from databases, blob storage, APIs, and event streams.
* Experience with SQL and/or Python data pipelines – expertise in PySpark, SparkSQL or Databricks is advantageous.
* Understanding of enterprise data modelling concepts; knowledge of Data Vault is a bonus.
* Experience with cloud technologies, especially Azure, is a plus.
* Experience with streaming analytics is advantageous.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and derive sense from complex data landscapes.
* Commitment to diversity of thought in problem solving.
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Comprehensive wellbeing services (Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, employee assistance helpline)
* Access to Asda Allies Inclusion Networks and a range of discounts (airport parking, theme parks, cinemas, etc.)
* Excellent parental leave policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, fertility treatment support)
Contact
For enquiries about this role, please email clare.tempest@asda.uk.
Closing date: 1 November 2025.
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