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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Hachette UK Limited - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £47,178.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Indexer, Build Management, Information Technology, Playwright, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5852487666 ## About the Role * Computer science background with extensive workplace experience of relational databases * Proficient in relational database schema design and structural planning (essential) * Significant experience working with SQL Server, writing queries, building stored procedures, and developing data flows (essential) * Experience working with SSIS packages to manage and improve daily import processes (derived columns, lookups, conditional splits for incremental loads) * Experience of Microsoft Azure integrations * Confident and effective user of AI tools for operational projects * Experience integrating systems via REST APIs and managing data between platforms * Experience building and optimising automations in Python (data syncs, API integrations, scheduled jobs) * Experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI or similar) * Experience working with browser-based automation (e.g. Playwright) Personal Attributes/Skills * Strong problem-solver who isn't satisfied with a working solution if a better one exists. * Performance-minded, with a focus on proactively optimising processes for speed and reliability * Detail-oriented, with a sharp eye for data quality, edge cases, and inconsistencies * Pro-active and self-directed, able to drive a task from problem to tested solution * Adaptable and comfortable switching tools, languages, or approaches when the situation calls for it. * Clear and confident communicator. You will be working often with less technical staff, understanding what is being asked of you and explaining what is and isn't possible clearly is integral. Consistent updates on projects to stakeholders and teams involved is also key. ## Description In the role of Data Engineer, reporting to the Data & Analysis Director, you'll be responsible for designing new data structures from the ground up as well as evolving those already in place - ensuring this data-driven business has robust data systems, with accurate information and reporting available at all times. We're looking not only for experience with business-critical database design and management, but a confident team player who makes a habit of improving the way things are done, embraces change, and brings creativity to every problem., * Design and build new SQL Server databases from scratch - schema design, tables, views, stored procedures and indexing - to support new business systems and reporting requirements. * Build ingestion workflows for new data sources from scratch - retailer and platform feeds, advertising and marketing data, third-party APIs, etc - designing and building the end-to-end ingestion process from source to reporting layer with appropriate validation and error handling. * Analyse and streamline existing on-premise relational databases (SQL Server) and ETL packages (SSIS). * Build and maintain both API-based and browser-based automations * Work closely with department heads across the division to support any projects requiring access to our data or collaboration with the Data Department and vice versa * Maintain and review existing data visualisation dashboards (Tableau Cloud) and develop new reporting streams * Work with the Publishing Innovation Director to develop data structures suitable for use in machine-learning projects * Respond to team requests, including troubleshooting issues, generating ad-hoc reports, and building automations for currently manual tasks * Constantly appraise existing workflows to maximise efficiency and reduce the chance of errors ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)