Business Intelligence & Technology Engineer

Job Title:Business Intelligence & Technology Engineer

Salary:£50-70k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance bonus and competitive benefits package

Location:London/ Leeds

About Anstar:

Founded in 2018, Anstar is a dynamic, rapidly growing startup speciality chemicals distributor headquartered in Leeds, UK. With deep cultural and commercial expertise, we serve as a trusted bridge between Eastern manufacturers and global markets. We have quickly established ourselves as leaders in the UV-curing sector, achieving significant market share in Photoinitiators. Our agile, lean structure prioritises transparency, openness, and a customer-first approach, driven by ambitious, high-potential individuals.

Backed by a robust global supply chain, European & UK warehousing, and local support, Anstar provides high-quality chemical products with unmatched efficiency. We continually build on our core strengths and explore new market opportunities aligned with our expertise.

Highlights:

• We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimising environmental impact
• Technical excellence is a priority; all our sales personnel possess a strong technical (chemistry) background, enabling us to offer a full-breadth service
• We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilising cutting-edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Business Intelligence & Technology Engineer to take ownership of our technology stack and drive our next phase of growth through automation and AI-driven decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the digital infrastructure of a rapidly scaling start-up. You will have the autonomy to identify inefficiencies, design robust solutions, and implement technologies that have a direct impact on our commercial success and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our data analytics and AI capabilities, optimising our core business platforms, and developing bespoke solutions to solve complex challenges.

• Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develop, manage, and optimise the company’s tech stack, including core business software platforms and ensuring scalability as the company grows
• AI & Automation
• Analyse business requirements to design and implement software and automation solutions, using generative AI, low-code platforms, and custom code to improve internal productivity and efficiency
• Implement generative AI-driven systems for intelligent information retrieval and synthesis from company data to enhance decision-making and knowledge dissemination
• Business Intelligence & Data
• Lead the development of our data analytics capabilities, creating reports and interactive BI dashboards to provide actionable insights across the business
• Develop and maintain data integration pipelines between systems, ensuring a seamless flow of information and high data integrity
• Leverage modern data science techniques to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic decision-making
• Governance & Management
• Own and advance the company's technology governance, cyber security posture, and secure development practices
• Manage relationships with external technology partners and developers to deliver on project goals

Essential requirements for the role:

• A 1st or 2.1 degree achieved from a highly academically rigorous university or equivalent real-world achievements in software, data or automation engineering
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant technology role (e.g., Software Developer, Data Engineer, Process Automation Engineer), or equivalent expertise showcased through a strong portfolio of personal AI, software, or data projects
• Proven ability to learn and master new frameworks, languages and tools rapidly
• Ability to enact process automation through low-code platforms and/or common scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic etc.)
• Deep interest in, understanding and use of generative AI to speed up learning, development and implementation of systems, while understanding and navigating its limitations
• Advanced understanding of business intelligence and data visualisation tools (incl. PowerBI)
• Solid grasp of database design, SQL optimisation and API integration
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset, with the capacity to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Highly proficient with standard business technology and Microsoft Office Suite

Advantageous/ desirable section

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field from a highly academically rigorous university
• Practical experience with generative AI implementation in a business context
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and cloud environments

The interview process will consist of an initial phone call, followed by 3 interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity: Anstar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Website:www.anstar.com

HQ:Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW, UK

Founder & Managing Director:Dr Liangyu Hawkes