AJ Walter Aviation
Data Engineer
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Role Overview
In this role, you’ll build and own the data foundation that AJW's AI products depend on, working within the company's existing cloud data platform. The role closes a gap in dedicated data engineering support for the AI Innovation team, enabling faster and more reliable delivery of AI features.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing, building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Writing and optimising SQL, and maintaining data models and schemas.
- Working with the AI Engineer to understand and meet data needs for AI features.
- Monitoring data pipeline health and troubleshooting issues.
- Liaising with the wider Data & Analytics function on architecture and standards.
- Documenting data flows, quality checks and retention practices.
About You
- Proven experience designing, building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines (ETL/ELT) within modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Strong SQL expertise and data modelling capabilities, with hands-on experience using cloud data warehouses and data transformation/orchestration tools.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate data from multiple sources to create scalable and reliable data solutions.
- Highly analytical, methodical and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams beyond traditional BI and reporting environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts, data decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Nice to Have
- Experience enabling AI and machine learning initiatives through data engineering solutions.
- Previous experience working within a small, in-house data or AI team.
- Exposure to knowledge graph or graph database modelling.
- Experience working with e-commerce, marketplace or customer transaction data.
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality and data management best practices.
- Experience working with AWS and Terraform.
Why Join Us?
- We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.
- At AJW, we’re more than just a business, we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen.
- When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:
- A team fun budget.
- Access to LinkedIn learning to support your personal development.
- A discretionary bonus and private healthcare.
- A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant.
- We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.
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