Data Engineer

Data Engineer | Permanent or Fixed-Term | Manchester (Hybrid) Ever wanted to work on a tech stack that actually excites you, at a brand that millions of people interact with every single day? This could be the one. We're a globally recognised consumer brand in the middle of a major data modernisation programme, and they need a hands-on Data Engineer to help them build it. The role You'll be working day-to-day on a modern cloud data platform, building and maintaining pipelines that take data from a variety of source systems through to the analytics and reporting layer. The stack is Snowflake, dbt, and Fivetran, sitting on an Azure-based integration layer. This isn't maintenance work — you're building something new, and your fingerprints will be all over it. You'll report into a Senior Data Engineer and work as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team delivering against real milestones. Both permanent and fixed-term contract routes are available. What you'll be doing • Building and maintaining data pipelines in Snowflake, dbt and Fivetran • Writing clean, well-tested SQL, Python and dbt code • Building dbt tests and data quality checks • Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and improving team automation • Participating in code reviews and Agile ceremonies • Documenting your work so the whole team benefits What we're looking for • 2+ years' experience as a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer • Strong SQL you can write, debug and optimise non-trivial queries • Hands-on dbt experience (Core or Cloud) actual usage, not just exposure • Experience with at least one modern cloud data warehouse (Snowflake preferred) • Python for data transformation and scripting • Git and PR-based workflows Bonus points for • Fivetran or another managed ELT tool • Azure (Function Apps, Data Factory, Logic Apps) • CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps • Data modelling knowledge (dimensional, medallion, semantic layer) • MSSQL / T-SQL, particularly legacy migration experience Why this role? This is a genuine opportunity to grow fast. You'll be working on a recognised consumer brand at scale, mentored by senior engineers who care about your development, and getting real hands-on experience with a modern data stack that companies are desperate for right now. It's not a "maintain the spreadsheets" role, it's a build role, with scope and visibility. Hybrid working from their Manchester Piccadilly office, three days a week. Competitive salary, bonus, private medical, pension, life assurance, and some very good perks on top.