Senior Data Engineer in Leicester

Overview

Join us, be part of more. We’re more than an energy company—a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers, a team of 21,000 powering a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, while igniting positive change in our communities. This is #MoreThanACareer: we do energy differently — we make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team: At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it. We’ve powered the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years, and we’re committed to making the UK greener and more energy efficient to approach Net Zero. By using technologies like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we help customers reduce their carbon footprint.

About your role

Senior Data Engineering Leader — Shape the Future of British Gas Business’s Data-Driven Success. Step into a pivotal role within our Data Engineering function to lead transformative data engineering projects that drive growth, create efficiencies, and enhance decision-making. You’ll design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models that empower Data Analysts, Management Information, and Data Science initiatives. You’ll also mentor Associate Data Engineers and peers to elevate the team’s expertise.

• Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust ETL data pipelines, integrating large datasets into BGB\’s Data Estate
• Data Quality: Implement data quality audits and validation processes
• Data Product Engineering: Collaborate with Analysts and Scientists to create data products for advanced analytics and machine learning
• Data Architecture: Design and refine data architecture to meet organizational needs
• Optimization: Improve data extraction and storage efficiency for cost and performance gains
• Technical Support: Troubleshoot data-related issues hands-on
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of processes and best practices
• Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies to propel data engineering capabilities
• Leadership: Grow and retain top talent, fostering a culture of excellence and succession planning
• Mentorship: Share expertise with colleagues across departments to build cross-functional knowledge

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in data engineering with proven design/implementation of scalable data pipelines and data models (data warehousing expertise preferred)
• Cloud proficiency (AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Programming skills in Python, PySpark, and Scala; experience building robust ETL pipelines
• Experience mentoring and developing junior Data Engineers
• Ability to deliver and lead complex data engineering projects with quality outputs and timely delivery

Why join us

We’re not perfect, but we’re a people-first organization. We design total rewards to support you and your family financially, physically, and emotionally. Visit the link below to learn more about what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you’re energetic, passionate about sustainability, and ready to craft a better tomorrow, join a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you throughout our recruitment process so we can better understand you and shape your journey.