Senior Data Engineer
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
LET’S TELL YOU MORE
Here at Severn Trent we’re advancing our data platforms to the next level, and we’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer to bring advanced Azure Synapse Analytics expertise to our team.
In this pivotal role, you’ll design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and data science across the business. You’ll work closely with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and performance-optimised — all within a modern Azure-based environment.
We’re investing in our data platform, and this role offers the opportunity to work with tools like Azure Synapse, Data Lake, and Databricks, while contributing to the evolution of our data engineering practices.
Here at Severn Trent, we embrace innovation, and you will be looked upon to adopt best practices in data engineering and stay updated with emerging technologies.
You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre site in Coventry. You’ll work within our Data Engineering team which is rapidly growing. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
HOW WE WORK
WFH flexibility available: You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in SQL and advanced experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, alongside other Azure data services such as Data Lake and Data Factory. You’ll also bring proven capability in PySpark, with experience building scalable data transformation workflows and working with large datasets in distributed environments.
Experience with Databricks is a plus, as is familiarity with DevOps and ML Ops practices that support collaboration with analytics and data science teams. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, communicating clearly, and taking ownership of your work.
We value curiosity, collaboration, and a proactive mindset just as much as technical skills.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
- Two volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.