Data Engineer

About us We're Transform. Transform is a fresh alternative to Big Consulting. As an end-to-end transformation partner, we define, design, build and operate systems that solve our clients’ toughest challenges and seize their biggest opportunities. That often means combining strategy, data, AI, technology, and change management. Sometimes we manage and operate the systems we create; other times, we hand it over for the client to run – standing by to make improvements when things change. It all comes down to making an impact: improving lives, supporting citizens, streamlining workflows, and making the world a better place. We specialise in public sector and public-facing organisations—from government agencies and local authorities to energy, utilities, transportation and healthcare. We also work for some of the world’s most dynamic brands across automotive, retail, financial services, and consumer goods. We work closely (often on site) with our clients; to deliver impact you are keen to help us build the workforce of the future, we should talk. We’re all in! That's what gets us out of bed every day. We hope you feel the same. The Role: Data Engineer The Data Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving reliable data solutions within an agile delivery team. You will develop data pipelines and transformations that support business intelligence, reporting, analytics, and emerging AI-driven use cases. Working closely with senior engineers, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders, you will translate requirements into maintainable technical solutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of team delivery standards. We are looking for individuals who bring a growth mindset and a passion for continuous learning. You will be curious about emerging technologies, particularly within the AI and data landscape, and proactive in identifying opportunities to innovate and improve delivery. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain data pipelines, transformations, and supporting processes • Implement business logic and data models to meet agreed requirements • Contribute to code reviews, testing, deployment, and operational support • Diagnose and resolve data quality and pipeline issues • Collaborate effectively within agile, cross-functional delivery teams • Document solutions and contribute to shared engineering standards Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • Strong SQL and Python skills • Experience working with production data pipelines and modern data tooling • Good understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data quality principles • Familiarity with at least one cloud platform such as Azure or AWS • Working knowledge of CI/CD, version control, and testing practices • Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills: • Experience with tools such as Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Airflow, DBT, or equivalent • Experience working with structured and semi-structured data sources • Understanding of data security, governance, and compliance requirements Our culture and benefits Our culture is built on: • We raise the bar • We look out for each other • We embrace our differences • We shape a changing world • We’re all in Our benefits include: • Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days (note that 3 days are held for Christmas holidays) • Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday • Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions • Private healthcare • Life assurance • Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave • Cycle to work schemes • Gym & retail discounts • Regular social events/activities • A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package At Transform, you can expect meaningful work, with real impact and the space to grow as people as well as a professional. You’ll work alongside curious, authentic experts who care deeply about doing the right thing, for our clients and for each other with no egos, no blame, and no standing on the sidelines. We’re all in on creating an environment where people feel supported, included and trusted to do their best work. In return, we ask for curiosity, honesty and a willingness to lean into learning, quality, teamwork, and to making change that truly lasts. We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we actively seek applications from all ethnicities, orientations, beliefs, gender identities + those with neurodiverse traits and disabilities. We want you to have the best opportunity to show us who you are and what you can do. Please do let us know if you need any adjustments now or at any point in the recruitment process. If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss in more detail. Use of AI in CV and Interviews We value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. To ensure fairness and accuracy in assessing your skills and experience, we ask that you refrain from using AI-assisted tools to generate answers during the application process or within interviews. We are looking for genuine insights into your abilities, experiences, and personality. Any misrepresentation through AI-generated content may impact our ability to make an informed decision. We look forward to getting to know the real you!