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Data Engineer
Data Engineer – Permanent | Nottingham, Beeston (On-site)
Join Boots as a Data Engineer in Nottingham! At Boots, we create an inspiring environment to help you deliver care, confidence, and connection across the UK and Ireland.
About the Role
The Data BI and Integration team builds and manages a self-serve data platform for various business areas. Our data engineering and products are structured around key domains, including:
- Pharmacy
- Supply Chain
- Digital
- Products
- Opticians
- (and more to come)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain data pipelines that support critical business decisions.
- Work within a multidisciplinary squad focused on domain-specific and project-driven delivery.
- Develop and manage a self-serve data platform serving multiple business teams.
- Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer on existing data infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct and maintain data pipelines for analytics and business insights.
- Operate within a cross-functional team driving end-to-end data solutions.
- Oversee a self-serve data platform across domains like Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Digital, and Products.
- Partner with the Lead Data Engineer on ongoing pipeline development.
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Requirements
Must-Haves
✔ 2+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering for analytics, data science, or similar environments. ✔ Strong proficiency in SQL and Python. ✔ Experience with large-scale data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Databricks. ✔ Expertise with Spark or distributed compute frameworks. ✔ Prior experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data warehousing systems. 🔹 Bonus: Familiarity with dimensional modeling is advantageous.
Nice-to-Haves
🔹 Exposure to BI/MI, ML/AI, or automated data engineering. 🔹 Knowledge of modern data engineering best practices. 🔹 Experience in Agile delivery teams, with comfort taking end-to-end ownership of workstreams. 🔹 Background in Retail or Pharmacy data domains.
Why Choose Boots?
At Boots, we believe in fostering your potential. You’ll learn something new every day, feel empowered to shape progress, and enjoy a culture of inclusion and continuous growth.
Benefits include:
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
- Employee discounts for you and family
- Enhanced leave pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption
- 24/7 counselling support via TELUS Health’s Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits package, including:
- Additional holiday purchase
- Discounted gym access
- Life assurance coverage
- Activity passes & more
- Explore the full range of benefits at boots.jobs/rewards *(note: some exclusions and conditions apply).
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About Us
Boots is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We champion an inclusive culture so our teams can thrive—and in turn, deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.
Next Steps
If you apply, we’ll be in touch if your application succeeds or to discuss next steps. For full-time roles, we welcome conversations about part-time or job-sharing options. If you require adjustments to ensure fairness during the process, we’re happy to provide accommodations.
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