Data Engineer at AJ Bell

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Data Platforms, Data Transformation Technology, Python, CI Automation Systems, Data Warehouse, Data Replication Technology, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Docker, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, No SQL Database, AI Tools, Data Modelling, Data Integration Design, Automated Testing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job 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. Core: 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 About AJ Bell 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. Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures. 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. What we offer 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. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Business Areas: Technology Services Location: Manchester Department: Enterprise Architecture

Responsibilities

The Data Engineer will collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements and develop data warehousing solutions. They will also automate ELT pipelines and maintain the data platform to ensure it meets business needs.