Data Engineer
In 1973, Karndean started life as a small family business. Now we are one of the world's most renowned and respected luxury flooring brands. We recognise our people as being the key drivers of our success and its their passion and innovation that has allowed us to continue growing as a business.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our team. This position is pivotal to the delivery and continuous improvement of data-driven projects that empower data-driven decisions across the company.
This position is based in the Data & Analytics Team and answers to the Data & Analytics Manager. As a Data Engineer, you will develop, build, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring the availability and integrity of data across the business. You will collaborate with departments across the business to understand their needs, enhance data quality, and deliver actionable insights with the Digital team.
Responsibilities:
Data Infrastructure & Pipeline Development
- Develop and maintain efficient and scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration from various sources.
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability by implementing robust data validation and monitoring frameworks.
- Collaborate with the Data & Analytics Team to design and optimise data storage solutions.
Data Integration & Automation
- Automate data ingestion and transformation workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Implement best data architecture and governance practices, adhering to industry standards.
- Work closely with IT and third-party providers to ensure seamless data integration from diverse systems and platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, infrastructure, and performance.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work alongside stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide data-driven solutions that support strategic initiatives.
- Support the Data & Analytics Team in delivering insights and analytics to drive business decisions.
- Assist in the implementation and optimisation of business intelligence tools to empower data access across the company.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and suggest improvements to our data ecosystem.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, applying best practices to improve data management and reporting.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in a Data Engineering role or similar, with a strong background in data architecture and ETL pipeline development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, and Python and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Snowflake).
- Solid understanding of data modelling, database management in ERP and CRM systems, and data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with business intelligence and data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) is desirable.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a safe, methodical approach.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Our Company:
Karndean Designflooring UK is based in Evesham, Worcestershire across three sites with excellent facilities.
We offer a huge range of benefits but here are some of the headlines:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Employee discount
- Health cash plan
- 33 days holiday all in including a day off for your birthday (increasing with service)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Enhanced sick pay
- Learning and development opportunities
- Paid Volunteering day
- Regular employee awards with up to 1,000 monetary prizes
- An employee benefits platform with national discounts
As part of our company you will enjoy working with a team of incredibly passionate, fun people and have the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas direct to the executive leadership team as well as progressing your career.
At Karndean we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with an equitable, inclusive environment.
