Vacancy Introduction
Come and join our team!
We're looking for two Data Engineering Analysts to support our growing Analytics Delivery function. This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for clean, reliable data and a knack for automation and optimisation. You’ll play a key part in shaping how data flows across the business. Based at our head office at Wherstead Park, this hybrid role offers the chance to support our data-led transformation.
Want to know more? Take a look at our job description for the role
Our working patterns are non-contractual.Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.
What you’ll be doing
As a Data Engineering Analyst, you’ll help power our analytics by ensuring that the right data is delivered, in the right way, to the right people. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines, managing our IBM Netezza data warehouse, and supporting automated workflows through platforms like Workato.
You’ll work closely with analysts, scientists, and business users to understand data requirements, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues — ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and delivered on time. Your day will involve writing SQL queries, resolving technical issues, and helping to drive the reliability of our reporting infrastructure.
Your work will directly enable data-led decision-making across the organisation — making your role central to how we understand, operate, and improve as a business.
The person we are looking for
You’ll bring curiosity, technical skills, and collaboration to the team. You should have:
1. 2+ years’ experience in data engineering or ETL
2. Solid SQL skills
3. Experience with IBM Netezza or similar data platforms
4. Familiarity with automation tools like Workato
5. A passion for clean, actionable data
Perks of the job
At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?
6. Competitive rates of pay
7. 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
8. 25 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
9. 5% employer pension contribution
10. Death in service benefit
11. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
12. Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
13. Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over high street and online retailers
14. Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream®
15. Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
16. Employee Recognition Scheme
17. Long Service Awards
18. Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
19. Employee Assistance Programme