Data Engineer

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Cardiff (hybrid working 2 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Data Engineer, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Within AA Driving School, we’re looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join our tech team in Cardiff. As a Data Engineer, you’ll be a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining our data infrastructure to support business decision-making, using a range of tools such as SQL, PowerBI, PowerApps, and PowerAutomate.

You’ll build and scale-up a data warehouse to deliver analytics, insight, and reporting to the Driving School and wider organisation. You’ll also collaborate with the Data Engineering team to support the ongoing development of our data warehouse, develop, test, and maintain our databases, data processing systems, and data pipelines using T-SQL & SQL Server, and build and implement high-quality analytics and business intelligence solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Partner with the Data Engineering team to advance our data warehouse, ensuring a seamless data lifecycle from acquisition to presentation.
• Design, test, and maintain databases and data systems using T-SQL & SQL Server, with a focus on scalable analytics and business intelligence solutions.
• Automate workflows and create applications using Microsoft PowerAutomate and PowerApps to meet comprehensive user requirements.
• Uphold the highest data quality standards, with accessible data for stakeholders and end-users, and establish test suites to ensure data integrity.
• Translate diverse business needs into technical solutions, collaborating with the tech team and business units to meet objectives and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, staying abreast of industry trends and fostering the growth of junior team members.
  
  

What do I need?

• Extensive experience in Data Development, utilising a broad spectrum of tools and software.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerBI and PowerAutomate, capable of demonstrating expertise with ease.
• Knowledgeable in T-SQL/SQL development, ETL, Data Warehousing, and data manipulation language.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a history of providing complete solutions.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and engaging various stakeholders, adept at demystifying technical terminology for diverse audiences.
• Enthusiastic about the transformative potential of Data for organisations.
  
  

Additional information

Benefits

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA, you will join and learn within a team that’s as driven as they are supportive and have access to a range of benefits including:

• Free AA breakdown membership from day one, 50% discount for family and friends in the first year plus discounts on other AA products
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + the option to buy additional annual leave
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
• Pension scheme available up to 7% contribution
• Exclusive EV discount scheme
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Access to employee inclusivity networks
• Dental and Critical Illness Insurance cover accessible for all AA colleagues
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.