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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Aj Bell - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Salary:** £53,669.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, BigQuery, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Cloud Services, AWS Cdk, Data Classification, Snowflake, Git, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Database Replication, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5855369446 ## About the Role * Cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) * Data transformation technology such as DBT * Visual Studio Code * Python * CI automation systems such as Jenkins * A git-based source control system such as BitBucket * Data Warehouse/Kimball methodology * Data replication technology such as Fivetran HVR. * Excellent problem-solving skills. * Good communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams Other: * Good knowledge of IT products and systems * Good analytical skills * Excellent communication skills verbal and written * Able to communicate with people at all levels confidently and effectively * Able to prioritise work effectively * Customer focussed * Flexible approach to work - team player * Adaptable to changing environment * Self-motivated * Embraces continuous learning * Previous experience working in an e-commerce and/or financial services business * Ability to use Docker and container orchestration tools * AWS cloud infrastructure including AWS CDK * MS SQL * No SQL database such as Mongo * AI Tools such as CoPilot, Snowflake Cortex ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced Data Engineering team at AJ Bell, contributing significantly to the development of our state-of-the-art data platform using cutting-edge technology. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, maintaining, and evolving our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the growing needs of our business. You'll engage in end-to-end development, collaborate closely with key stakeholders and internal customers, and empower the organisation by enabling informed, data-driven decision-making. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: * Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and refine data requirements, ensuring data is accessibility and alignment with business needs. * Developing Data Warehousing solutions. * Automating extract, load and transform (ELT) pipelines that follow modern CI/CD practices. * Data Integration Design - Ensure development is scalable, efficient and future-proof. * Data Modelling - Producing clear data models where necessary. * Maintaining and continuously enhancing the data platform. * Provisioning data from various sources. * Create automated tests to ensure quality and integrity of data. * Ensure data is compliant with AJ Bell's Data Governance and Data Classification policies. * Maintain data dictionary. * Maintain business level data model. * Recommending and introducing new technology where needed., * 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays * 6% Pension with matched contributions * Discretionary bonus scheme * Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) * Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare * Free onsite gym * Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) * Travel and bike loan schemes * Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell * Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties * Learning and development opportunities tailored to you * Casual dress code * Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. 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