Data Engineer

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with AJ Bell to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Job Description

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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.

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What does the job involve?

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The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and refine data requirements, ensuring data is accessibility and alignment with business needs.

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• Developing Data Warehousing solutions.

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• Automating extract, load and transform (ELT) pipelines that follow modern CI/CD practices.

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• Data Integration Design – Ensure development is scalable, efficient and future-proof.

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• Data Modelling – Producing clear data models where necessary.

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• Maintaining and continuously enhancing the data platform.

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• Provisioning data from various sources.

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• Create automated tests to ensure quality and integrity of data.

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• Ensure data is compliant with AJ Bell’s Data Governance and Data Classification policies.

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• Maintain data dictionary.

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• Maintain business level data model.

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• Recommending and introducing new technology where needed.

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Core:

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• Cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)

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• Data transformation technology such as DBT

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• Visual Studio Code

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• Python

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• CI automation systems such as Jenkins

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• A git-based source control system such as BitBucket

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• Data Warehouse/Kimball methodology

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• Data replication technology such as Fivetran HVR.

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• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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• Good communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams

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Other:

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• Good knowledge of IT products and systems

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• Good analytical skills

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• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

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• Able to communicate with people at all levels confidently and effectively

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• Able to prioritise work effectively

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• Customer focussed

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• Flexible approach to work – team player

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• Adaptable to changing environment

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• Self-motivated

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• Embraces continuous learning

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• Previous experience working in an e-commerce and/or financial services business

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• Ability to use Docker and container orchestration tools

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• AWS cloud infrastructure including AWS CDK

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• MS SQL

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• No SQL database such as Mongo

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• AI Tools such as CoPilot, Snowflake Cortex

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About AJ Bell

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AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

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Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.

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We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

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What we offer

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• 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays

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• 6% Pension with matched contributions

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• Discretionary bonus scheme

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• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)

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• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare

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• Free onsite gym

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• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)

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• Travel and bike loan schemes

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• Employee Assistance Programme

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Life at AJ Bell

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• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties

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• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you

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• Casual dress code

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• Friendly, supportive team environment

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Our ways of working

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We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.

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For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.

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Inclusion & diversity

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We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

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