Data Engineer

Build the Future of Workplace Collaboration at Thomas

At Thomas, we're redefining how teams connect and collaborate. Our AI-driven platform, Thomas Connect, delivers deep behavioural insights that help teams work smarter, not harder.

We're looking for a Data Engineer to help us build scalable, high-performance applications that transform the modern workplace. If you're excited about solving complex problems, working with cutting-edge tech, and driving innovation in a fast-paced SaaS environment, read on.

Is this the right role for you?

If you're passionate about building scalable data infrastructure and turning raw data into meaningful insights, this role could be a great fit. You'll enjoy working here if you thrive on designing reliable data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, and ensuring data is accurate, secure, and accessible. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business needs, and play a key role in enabling data-driven decisions across the organisation.

You'll also take the lead in promoting best practices in data governance and quality, while empowering others through training and clear communication. If you enjoy solving problems, improving how data is used, and helping others make better decisions-we'd love to hear from you.

What will you do?
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure.
Integrate structured and unstructured data from various sources into data lakes and warehouses.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance through strong governance and validation frameworks.
Manage and optimise data warehouses, lakes, and databases to support analytics and business intelligence.
Develop automated dashboards and visualisations to deliver real-time insights to stakeholders.
Identify and resolve data issues to improve accessibility, accuracy, and usability.
Educate and support teams in leveraging data effectively, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align data strategy with business objectives.
Requirements

What we're looking for?
2-3+ years experience in Data Engineering, ETL Development, or Database Administration.
Prior experience working with business intelligence, analytics, or machine learning teams.
Experience in cloud-native data solutions and real-time data processing.
Proficiency in Python, SQL (for ETL & data transformation).
Knowledge of GDPR, data security best practices, and access control policies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to optimise data processes.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Thomas Assess - How We Hire

At Thomas, we don't just use CVs and interviews to make decisions, we use our own science too. Thomas Assess is our own Talent Assessment Tool that helps us understand the behaviours, environment, and traits needed to succeed in this role.

We've created a job profile for this position, and it'll be used to guide our process, giving us a deeper, unbiased view of what makes a great fit. You'll learn more about it as you progress.

Benefits
Holiday

- 25 days per annum, plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra 5 days per annum through the salary sacrifice holiday buy scheme (plus an extra day off for moving house!)
Early Finish Friday

- Finish at 15:00 all year round.
Hybrid Working

- primarily working from home with some days as agreed with the People Manager from the office.
An extra day off for your birthday and for moving house!
Employment Assistance Programme

- Access to an EAP which provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
UK Healthcare

- cash plan where members of Team Thomas can claim back for various healthcare appointments (including dental and optical).
My Specialist GP

- a private GP surgery located in Marlow, which is available for all members of Team Thomas to use for emergency on the day appointments, paid for by Thomas.
Gym Membership

- Thomas will either pay up to £28 per month towards gym membership at any nationwide gym, or £28 per month towards membership at The Marlow Club (a gym and swimming pool located close to the Marlow office).
Perkbox

- a communication, health & wellbeing, and discount portal, allowing members of Team Thomas to keep up to date with business news, access information on health & wellbeing offerings and access discounts on a wide range of retail products and leisure activities.
Personalised Feedback Session

- with an enablement specialist to gain insight into own Thomas insights.
Dress down policy

- other than for client facing meetings where appropriate.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme.
A Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
Location: This role is based in the UK and aligned with our Marlow office
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