At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build modern data platforms while optimising data pipelines.
- Company: Join Alfred H Knight, a family-owned global leader in inspection and analysis.
- Benefits: Enjoy pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team that champions data as a strategic asset.
- Qualifications: Degree in IT, Computer Science, or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Data Platform Engineer to join our Group IT team at our global headquarters in Prescot, Merseyside. Driven by strong year-on-year growth and ongoing investment back into our business, we are actively modernising our global technology and data landscape. Data sits right at the heart of our strategy, and this role plays a pivotal part in delivering reliable data pipelines, optimising our data lakehouse/warehousing solutions, and enabling modern analytics capabilities across the worldwide AHK Group.
Reporting directly to the Data Engineering Lead, you will design, build, and support our modern data platform solutions while taking hands-on responsibility for SQL Server environments, semantic models, and ETL/ELT pipelines. It’s a brilliant chance to join a growing, collaborative team where data is championed as a key strategic asset.
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
- Essential
- Database & T-SQL Development: Strong experience in T-SQL development within Microsoft SQL Server, including query optimisation, performance tuning, and routine maintenance.
- Data Integration & Pipelines: Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or equivalent tooling.
- Data Warehousing & Modelling: Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, relational database schema design, and dimensional modelling (e.g., star schemas).
- Data Quality & Production Support: Practical experience supporting production data environments, conducting root-cause issue resolution, and enforcing data validation and integrity controls.
- Collaborative & Solution-Focused: Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Desirable Skills & Experience
- Exposure to modern cloud data architectures, such as Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Factory, Warehousing) or Azure Data Factory.
- Understanding of medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold layers) and modern data platform patterns.
- Experience developing or working with semantic models (e.g., Power BI / Microsoft Fabric) and Power BI reporting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Understanding of data governance, security, and access control practices.
- Required Qualifications
- Formal education to degree level in IT, Computer Science, Science, or Mathematics (or equivalent industry experience).
Benefits include pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Data Platform Engineer in Knowsley employer: AHK Group Ltd
Alfred H Knight is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Head Office in Prescot, where collaboration and support are at the forefront of our culture. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on teamwork and a commitment to excellence, we provide a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a meaningful impact in facilities operations.
