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Data Engineer

What you’ll be doing…

As a Data Engineer and co-owner at Riverford in the Data Engineering team, you will be working collaboratively with one other Data Engineer, reporting into the Head of Engineering. You will be responsible for delivery of our technology roadmap, specifically supporting and scaling our data capability. We have some exciting data projects lined up for 2025 and beyond, including shaping a modern data platform capable of supporting our business growth targets and cloud migration.

We are looking for someone confident and experienced to take the lead on exploiting new technologies such as Microsoft Fabric/Synapse, to deliver Riverford’s data-driven strategy. With a natural passion for learning and problem solving, you will become a key member of the team and be empowered to develop your skillset across new data territories, in parallel with our data transformation.

Your responsibilities

A technical background is essential for this role, which requires fluency in SQL and Python, along with demonstrable experience of designing and working with datasets for analytics, including star schemas. Your previous delivery experience should include practice of agile methodologies (Kanban or Scrum) and continuous integration/delivery.

You will engage with external partners and internal stakeholders, building great relationships and aligning expectations to meet business needs. Independent working and clear communication are essential. Working independently and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business, is essential for this role.

Skills & experience

  • Code fluently in SQL (T-SQL and Spark SQL)

  • Code fluently in Python

  • Data modelling experience with medium to large datasets

  • Practical experience optimising and orchestrating ETL pipelines for analytics (preferably using Data Factory)

  • Cloud-based Data Warehouse / Data Lake migration experience (preferably Microsoft Fabric/Synapse)

  • Building, maintaining and monitoring robust data transformation pipelines

  • Compliance with E-Commerce data security and compliance regulations

  • Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts in simple, clear, and relatable terms to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders

  • Much more - please read the full job description available…

    Location - Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU. - Reliable transportation is required to commute to Wash Farm, as it is not accessible by public transport routes.

    Hours - The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid and fully remote options available.

    Work with us at Riverford and join a thriving employee-owned business

  • Be part of a friendly, inclusive IT team.

  • Grow with us – we’re proud to offer a bucket load of training and development opportunities to support your chosen career path

    More than just a veg box…

    Riverford are mad about organic veg. It’s at the core of everything we do. We love to grow it, pack it into boxes, and deliver it to around 70,000 homes across the UK every week.

    This takes loads of brilliant people – and working here makes you a ‘co-owner’, since Riverford is employee-owned. Success means much more than just profits; we want this to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of!

    Salary - £65k-£75k depending on experience

    Co-owner benefits

    Riverford is a beautiful place to work, with lots of great people – and other perks too. Some of our benefits include: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), a generous company pension scheme, annual profit share (10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners), heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg, time and half on bank holidays, and free parking

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