What's in it for me?

AQA are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: a 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working; 25 days' annual leave rising to 30, plus Christmas closure days; up to 11.5 percent combined pension contribution, BUPA healthcare support, wellbeing programmes and volunteering opportunities, and an inclusive, values-led culture with employee networks including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic diversity, and Interfaith.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading data engineering activities within the DAIR team.
• Designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based data analytics solutions.
• Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines and integrations across multiple systems.
• Leading data modelling activities to support analytics and reporting.
• Using technologies such as SQL and Python to deliver robust data solutions.
• Working with technology colleagues to ensure alignment with architecture, governance, and security standards.
• Helping create the foundations needed to support advanced analytics and AI.
• Establishing and promoting data engineering best practice, standards, and documentation.
• Managing and developing an Analytics Engineer within the team.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to solve complex data challenges.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in a senior or lead data engineering role.
• A strong background in designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms using technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar.
• Strong coding skills, such as SQL or Python.
• Experience designing data models and database structures.
• A track record of integrating data across multiple systems and platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and access controls.
• The ability to influence, engage, and build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience with Alteryx and AI-enabled analytics would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with curiosity, collaboration, and influence. You'll be comfortable navigating complexity, bringing people together around a common vision, and communicating technical concepts in a way that others can understand and act upon. You'll be working in an evolving environment where you can challenge thinking, introduce new ideas, and help drive meaningful change.

Ready to make an impact?

Please upload your most recent CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 8 September.

Interviews will be held in either the Manchester or Guildford office, whichever is nearest to you, in the week beginning 21 September.

You will be asked to present on a topic followed by values and behaviours-based questions.

At AQA, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds our people bring, knowing they strengthen our culture, decision-making, and impact. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, has access to opportunities to grow and contribute, and feels able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

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