Data and Analytics Engineer

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score - reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team. LET’S TELL YOU MORE We’re looking for a Data and Analytics Engineer. The role helps us make the most of our data and technology by creating Data Pipelines, Dataflows, ETL processes and Data Models to feed our reports, analytics and predictive modelling. You will utilise pipelines you deploy, as well as existing ones, to develop your own reporting, analytics and automation, using your deep data analysis experience to draw out insight that leads to real performance improvements. You will do this using tools including Microsoft Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Data Bricks, AWS, SQL, Python, Power BI, Power Automate and AI. This is a senior role, and as such you will lead and support a range of performance improvement and technology projects built on your data and analysis, your drive to solve problems and your desire to take ownership for delivering tangible positive change. Meaning you will need to be a great communicator to be successful. You will visit stakeholders across the business, build relationships and trust by being engaging and making complex ideas simple. We are flexible in location: you can either be based at our Severn Trent Centre, in Coventry’s City Centre or our Derby Pride Park site where you’ll be able to park for free or get to with ease with loads of local travel options.

Your experience of designing and developing robust and efficient Data Pipelines, ETLs, Triggers and Functions using software such as Synapse, Data Bricks, AWS, SQL or Python A deep knowledge and experience of reporting and analysis using Power BI to quickly develop complex reports, dashboards and dataflows A solid understanding of database and data warehouse fundamentals, software engineering and coding practices, including; code review, unit testing, version control, GitHub etc. Using your experience to define and shape the way the department uses data and technologically, both tactically right now and strategically into the future Experience of engaging with key stakeholders to identify, understand and translate their business needs into solutions; determining appropriate data sources and technology requirements Proven experience of using your initiative to find value-add opportunities for reporting or automation and owning these end-to-end by leading working groups of stakeholders to deliver changes You’ll innovate by finding and using cutting-edge AI tools, including LLM’s and Agents to solve problems quickly Experience and practical understanding of Data Science, Machine Learning and predictive analytics including forecasting would be beneficial in a planning function Experience of the Microsoft Power Platform, using software like Sharepoint, Forms, Power Automate Flows and Power Apps to collect and process data You’ll use your communication skills to forge strong, trusting relationships with new teams and departments, gaining buy-in to solve problems together A desire to continually learn and develop; which we can foster by providing you with training and qualifications Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility) Family-friendly policies, including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave Leading pension scheme - we double your contribution up to 15% Sharesave scheme Dedicated training and development through our Academy Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers Two paid volunteering days per year LET’S GO We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.