Data Engineer

Data Engineer page is loaded## Data Engineerlocations: Leicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 28, 2026 (9 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0069781Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. 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 been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.# Data Engineer** Location: Leicester or Reading areas** ** Full-Time – PermanentWe work in a hybrid, Flexible First way — with regular collaboration across our Data & Analytics teams to support high‐quality data delivery and cross‐functional engagement.## The JobAs a Data Engineer within British Gas Energy, you’ll design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models that power insights, analytics, and decision‐making across the business. You will work closely with Data Analysts, MI teams, and Data Scientists to ensure our data is accurate, accessible, and engineered for performance.## Key Responsibilities Design and build robust ETL pipelines to integrate large datasets into the BGB Data Estate.* Develop scalable data products to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.* Implement data quality checks, audits, and validation to ensure accuracy and reliability.* Maintain and evolve our data architecture and cloud‐based infrastructure.* Optimise data extraction, processing, and storage for performance and cost efficiency.* Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to data users across the business.* Document data engineering processes, best practices, and data lineage.## The PersonYou’re a technically strong Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex data problems and delivering high‐quality solutions. You’re comfortable working with ambiguity, curious about new technologies, and motivated to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders. You take pride in delivering reliable, well‐designed data pipelines and models that support operational and strategic decision‐making.You’ll be analytical and detail‐oriented, with strong problem‐solving skills and the ability to work through moderately complex data engineering tasks even when things are ambiguous. You’ll communicate clearly, collaborate well with cross‐functional teams, and bring a positive, solutions‐focused approach to your work. With a growth mindset and a natural curiosity, you’ll always be looking for ways to learn, improve, and develop your skills.## Qualifications & Experience Significant experience in Data Engineering with proven experience building scalable pipelines and data models.* Strong proficiency in SQL.* Good working knowledge of cloud-based tools such as Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.* Experience programming in Python, PySpark, or Scala.* Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark (advantageous).* Degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering or relevant professional qualification/certification.If this role is of interest, please click Apply and a member of our team will be in touch. We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you.### We’re powered by purposeThrough innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why.We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That’s why we have the UK’s best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.
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