Data Engineer

About the role

The Data Engineer will be a technical authority accountable for the design and development of technologies that underpin the company's data strategy. You will work within a DevOps culture to build, optimise, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and Azure SQL Server. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and the Data Architect to deliver solutions that address real operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimise, and maintain data pipelines using PySpark.
• Orchestrate data feeds from source systems through to the group data platform.
• Collaborate with the Data Architect to shape the overarching data management strategy.
• Engage with SMEs to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
• Act as a key interface between IT and business functions such as Finance and Marketing.
• Ensure secure development practices and address non-functional requirements like scalability and performance.

Required skills

• Databricks
• Delta Lake
• Unity Catalog
• PySpark
• Azure
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Data Lake Storage
• Azure DevOps
• Azure SQL Server
• ELT
• REST APIs
• JSON
• Data modelling
• Agile

Nice to have

• Power BI

Benefits

• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted staff pet care
• Retail discounts and cashback

About the Company

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The company supports a network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, focusing on operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact.