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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Focus Group
- **Location:** Shoreham-by-Sea, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Scripting, Data Build Tool (dbt), Git
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5820965600

## About the Role

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.

## 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


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