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Data Engineer

easyfundraising
Lichfield
1 week ago
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At easyfundraising, we help people turn everyday shopping into extraordinary donations for the causes they love. Since 2007, our community has raised over £60 million for charities across the UK — and we’re only just getting started.


How does it work? Simple. We partner with thousands of retailers, from Amazon to Zavvi (and everything in-between), so our users can make a difference with every online purchase. Whether it’s a hat or a holiday; a sofa or souffle dish, shopping through easyfundraising means cashback as donations to good causes - at no extra cost!


We believe we're part of something truly special, and we're looking passionate driven individuals to join us on this journey. Together, we'll drive meaningful change through innovation, collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.


Ready to make an Impact? Join easyfundraising - where your passion meets purpose, and every click can spark a positive change.


Position

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our small, supportive data team. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who enjoy solving problems together and sharing knowledge. Your expertise will help us build the solid, secure data foundations that power everything we do, making insights accessible, reliable and impactful across the business.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing, building and maintaining reliable data pipelines with AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Athena) and Airflow.
  • Building and optimising data models that make insights easy to trust and act on.
  • Working closely with analysts, data scientists, and product teams to turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Ensuring data quality, security, and governance through good practices in documentation, monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Exploring new tools and techniques that could make our systems simpler, faster, or more resilient.
  • Contributing to a team culture where collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work.

Location: Our offices are nestled in picturesque Lichfield and you would enjoy our hybrid working policy (6 days in office across 4 weeks)


Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits


Hours: Full time (37.5/week) or part time hours considered


Requirements
What You’ll Bring

  • Advanced SQL skills and solid experience with Python for data engineering.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with AWS (ideally including S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Athena). You must have practical AWS experience to be considered for this role.
  • Proficiency with Airflow and ETL/ELT best practices.
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, and data modelling techniques.
  • Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development practices.
  • A collaborative approach, with an interest in sharing ideas and learning from others.

Why join us?

  • Mission‑driven work: Everything we do helps thousands of causes across the UK — from local schools and food banks to national charities.
  • Supportive team culture: Join a close‑knit group where collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and mutual support come first.
  • Flexible working: Our hybrid approach blends home and office time, with part‑time options too.
  • Room to grow: You’ll be encouraged to learn, experiment and help shape how we work with data.

Benefits

  • Up to 30 days annual leave (based on service), 2 paid volunteering days, a Celebration Day, plus the option to buy more holiday.
  • Private medical insurance, annual bonus, flexible working, and a great Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free breakfast and lunch at our Lichfield office.
  • We’re a Living Wage Employer and proud of it.

Our Promise to You

We’re committed to creating a workplace that’s joyful, inclusive, and innovative. Bring your authentic self to work, and we’ll give you the trust and support to thrive. Together, we’ll make magic happen — for our users, our partners, and the causes that matter.


We’re proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.


We also want everyone to feel supported through the hiring process. If it would help you to see the interview questions in advance, just let us know — we’ll be happy to share them.


Other information

  • We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to building a team that represents a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, where all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work – allowing collaboration and innovation to flourish.
  • Your information submitted in this application will be accessible to The Support Group (UK) Ltd’s HR team, relevant Hiring Managers, and our recruitment service providers.
  • If your application is successful, the relevant details you’ve provided will be added to your personnel file and used to manage your employment with us, including for payroll and administrative purposes.
  • If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be securely retained for six months before being permanently deleted.
  • You have the right to access, update, or correct the personal data we hold about you at any time.


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