Data Engineer at Asda

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Engineering, PySpark, SparkSQL, Databricks, SQL, Python, Data Modelling, Cloud Technologies, Azure, Streaming Analytics, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Agile Methodologies, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Data Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Title Data Engineer Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits. Category Data Science Closing Date 18 December 2025 This role requires on-site presence at Asda House in Leeds for at least three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around! Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights and scalable solutions? We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our dynamic Data Team and help shape the future of data at Asda. In this hands-on role, you’ll be a key player within one of our Agile data squads, working side-by-side with Product Managers, Visualisation Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Architects. Together, you’ll design and deliver high-quality, reliable data products that fuel strategic decisions and drive real business impact. But this isn’t just about pipelines and platforms, it’s about people and progress. You’ll actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, championing engineering excellence and sharing knowledge within our Agile Community of Practice. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love solving complex data challenges, and want to be part of a team that’s transforming how data powers retail, this is your opportunity. Your Role (Key Responsibilities) Design, build, and optimise robust data pipelines using PySpark, SparkSQL, and Databricks to ingest, transform, and enrich data from a variety of sources. Translate business requirements into scalable and performant data engineering solutions, working closely with squad members and stakeholders. Handle data in multiple formats (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) and manage data at various latencies – from batch processing to real-time streaming. Collaborate cross-functionally across the business to enable self-service analytics and innovation through well-organised and accessible data assets. Ensure engineering solutions comply with architectural frameworks and best practices defined by Data Architects. Actively contribute to our Agile ways of working, participating in ceremonies, retrospectives, and fostering a strong sense of team ownership and continuous delivery. Contribute to the Agile Community, ensuring standards, practices and principles are built into everything you do. About You (Experience & Qualifications) Experience acquiring structured, semi-structured and unstructured data from various sources, including databases, blob storage, API’s and event streams. Experience with SQL and/or Python data pipelines - Exposure to or expertise in PySpark, SparkSQL or Databricks is advantageous. A grasp on the concepts around data modelling in an enterprise – understanding of Data Vault is a bonus. An understanding of Cloud technologies and their place in the Data world – experience with Azure is a plus. Any experience with streaming analytics is advantageous. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The ability to deal with ambiguity and make sense of complex data landscapes Bring a diversity of thought to solving problems. This position is open to flexible working / job share / part time working. If you have any questions about the role, then please email clare.tempest@asda.uk #LI-CT1 Everything you'll love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves Asda is Reimagining Retail It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing we're creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you’ve had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best. And don't forget you can keep an eye on new positions and check how your current applications are progressing by visiting regularly.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize robust data pipelines to ingest, transform, and enrich data from various sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable self-service analytics and ensure compliance with architectural frameworks.