Data Analytics Engineer

Data Analytics Engineer

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Discovery Education

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build scalable data models and deliver insights to drive business decisions.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 28 days leave, private medical insurance, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Great career growth potential and a supportive work environment.
  • Why this job: Make an impact with data while collaborating with diverse teams in a hybrid role.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in data roles, strong SQL skills, and experience with modern data tools.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Analytics Engineer to support product analytics, product marketing, customer support, and operational teams. This role enables data‑driven decision‑making by developing scalable data models and delivering high‑quality insights across the business. The position works cross‑functionally with engineering, data science, and business stakeholders and plays a key role in ensuring the accessibility, quality, and reliability of data. This role is hybrid and based in Bath, UK.

In This Role You Will

  • Data Modeling & Engineering
    • Build and maintain scalable data models using dbt and Snowflake
    • Transform raw data into clean, reliable datasets for analysis
    • Apply engineering best practices to analytics code to ensure scalability and maintainability
  • Insight & Business Impact
    • Translate data models into actionable insights for stakeholders across product, marketing, and operations
    • Partner with business teams to define analytics requirements and measurable success outcomes
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Work collaboratively with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
    • Support cross‑functional teams by delivering high‑quality data solutions
  • Data Governance & Quality
    • Maintain data documentation, definitions, and lineage
    • Advocate for and uphold data quality and coding standards through code reviews
  • Tools & Technology
    • Utilise Snowflake, dbt, Looker, Git, and modern data tooling to deliver analytics solutions

Core Competencies For Success

  • Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across technical and business teams to achieve shared outcomes
  • Drives Results – Consistently delivers high‑quality outputs in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment
  • Ensures Accountability – Takes ownership of data quality, accuracy, and delivery standards
  • Tech Savvy – Adopts and applies modern data technologies to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Manages Complexity – Analyses complex datasets and translates them into clear, actionable insights

Credentials And Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in a data analyst, analytics engineer, data engineer, or similar role
  • 2+ years of experience working with product and/or customer data
  • 3+ years of hands‑on experience writing and optimising SQL for data analysis and transformation
  • Experience using Python, R, or similar tools for data analysis and manipulation
  • 1–3 years of experience working with modern data warehouses and transformation tools (e.g., Snowflake, dbt)
  • Experience transforming raw data into clean, production‑ready datasets and maintaining technical documentation
  • Experience working with large‑scale datasets (e.g., high‑volume event or behavioural data)
  • Exposure to API integrations and data ingestion processes is desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote or distributed team environment
  • Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits

  • 28 days leave plus UK bank holidays
  • Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
  • Income protection to support you during long term illness
  • 4× salary Life Assurance
  • Medicash cash back plan
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Vivup cash back and discounted plan for 1000s of high street stores
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Paid eye test and money towards glasses
  • Numerous Employee Assistance Programs
  • A social committee that helps us team build and celebrate wins
  • Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs when you choose to study further
  • Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
  • Constant opportunities for cross‑functional training and skill building
  • Uncapped career growth
  • Unlimited LinkedIn Learning Leadership training for people managers

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.

Data Analytics Engineer employer: Discovery Education

Discovery Education is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Bath, UK, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. As a Senior Product Designer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational products while enjoying professional growth through continuous learning and development initiatives. The company values innovation and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about shaping the future of interactive learning.

Discovery Education

Contact Details:

Discovery Education Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Data Analytics Engineer

Data Modelling
SQL
Python
R
Snowflake
dbt
Looker