Data Engineer

Focus Group
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £45,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Query Performance Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Computer Networks Databases Data Infrastructure Extract Transform Load (ETL) Database Queries Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL MySQL SQL Databases
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Data Processing Scripting Data Build Tool (dbt) Git

Job description

  • Building and maintaining SQL data products in dbt (Data Build Tool)
  • Making sure data is accessible, reliable, and ready for our analysts to use
  • Designing and maintaining efficient, scalable SQL databases
  • Writing Python scripts for data processing, ETL, and database interactions
  • Supporting the rollout of AI solutions across the data platform
  • Documenting processes and pipelines to support the wider team
  • Testing and validating changes thoroughly before deployment

Requirements

We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing data and analytics team. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2-3 years’ experience in a data or IT role to build on their skills, take ownership of real projects, and see the results drive genuine business decisions., * 2-3 years’ experience as a Data Engineer

  • Expert-level SQL, with the ability to write and optimise complex queries
  • Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
  • Fluency in Python
  • Solid understanding of database architecture and query performance
  • Familiarity with Git and an understanding of cloud computing
  • A proactive, logical approach to problem-solving and a genuine appetite to learn

Experience within an MSP (Managed Service Provider) or familiarity with networking concepts is a bonus, but not essential.

About the company

Focus Group is a £300m-revenue, 1,400-person technology services company backed by Hg Capital. Following our $1bn valuation in 2024, we’re scaling rapidly and investing in AI to transform how we operate and how we serve our 30,000 SME customers.

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