Data Engineer

Victrex
Lancashire
4 months ago
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Victrex Lancashire, England, United Kingdom


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We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our IT department, focusing on Business Intelligence. You will play a crucial role in designing and building infrastructure to support the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from various sources. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting‑edge analytical tools and ensure the stability and performance of data pipelines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, maintain, and configure data pipelines, platforms, and sources.
  • Integrate and validate new software and technical solutions.
  • Monitor and ensure the stability and performance of data pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Collaborate with partners and business owners to address data quality issues.
  • Support existing business systems and BI via the Service Desk as needed.

About You

You possess strong capabilities in data management and in delivering data solutions that meet business requirements. You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to challenge preconceived solutions while maintaining awareness of future business and technology trends.


Experience

  • Proven experience in technical leadership and delivering technical solutions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT solutions and data models, ideally within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
  • Experience with BI tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), Power BI, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Factory. Advanced T‑SQL programming and in‑depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with structured project management methodologies (e.g., AGILE, Kanban, PRINCE2).
  • Python and/or R programming.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft ERP products, especially D365.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals.

Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (Desirable).

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.


About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high‑performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.


With over 40 years’ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK‑based polymers and selected semi‑finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders.


Our vision and culture: At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges. Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.


We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI‑driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. We foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability.


We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as one of the best places to work by The Sunday Times, and listed among the most admired companies in the chemical sector by the London Stock Exchange. We are also a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review.


We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.


We provide extensive accessibility and inclusion support. If you require reasonable adjustments during application, contact .


Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.


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