Data and Analytics Engineer

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Liberty Wines is transforming its data estate, migrating from on\-premises platforms to a modern cloud\-based analytics environment while expanding its AI and machine learning capabilities. Working alongside an experienced data consultancy, we are building a greenfield analytics platform using technologies such as BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt, Looker and Omni.

As our Data \& Analytics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the platform from the ground up, working across data engineering, modelling, reporting and stakeholder enablement. This is a rare opportunity to influence technology choices, establish best practices, and help embed a data\-driven culture across the business.

What will you be doing

• Data Platform Build\-out

+ Design relational \& lakehouse schemas in a modern cloud warehouse (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake) using dbt.
+ Work closely with our consultants on the re\-architecture of SSAS cubes to modern Lakehouse models, a great hands\-on learning opportunity.
+ Set up layered, tested dbt models (staging through to governed marts) and ensure data pipelines are optimal and maintained.
+ Contribute to embedding the new data platform and architecture in the business and working to ensure our investment is maximised.

• Data Engineering

+ Enhance, develop, and maintain ETL / ELT, middleware, and integrations.
+ Ingest data from WMS, ERP, ecommerce, IoT and ad\-hoc sources (CSV, APIs, unstructured).

• Analytics \& Reporting

+ Model data (dbt and a governed semantic layer) and build stunning dashboards used by Sales, Buying, Ops \& Finance
+ Optimise datasets for performance, cost, and freshness (partitioning, clustering, and incremental models).

• AI / ML Enablement

+ Work with Liberty’s AI \& Automation Dev Team to prepare and expose curated data to our AI/ML toolsets and workflows.

• Stakeholder Enablement \& Documentation

+ Maintain clear documentation for BI projects, processes, and solutions.
+ Enforce data governance practices to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
+ Upskill analysts through show\-and\-tell sessions and guard\-rail documentation.

• Governance \& DevOps

+ Monitor and improve CI/CD processes, source control (Git), and automate dbt and BI platform deployments.
+ Adhere to and maintain data\-quality rules, lineage, and catalogue standards.

About you

• Solid foundations in Data Engineering, BI Development or Analytics Engineering, with a strong desire to develop and grow alongside the platform


• Strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of data\-modelling principles (e.g. dimensional modelling, 3NF)


• Working knowledge of SQL Server or a comparable relational engine beyond writing queries: execution plans, indexing and locking


• Experience in ELT/ELT and extracting from a live transactional system without disrupting it, and working to production change control


• Experience designing and building modern data pipelines and Lakehouse architectures


• Hands\-on experience with at least one enterprise\-grade data platform (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, or equivalent)


• Familiarity with cloud services and deployment automation (e.g., GCP, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Git)


• Ability to deliver clear, insightful, and performant data visualisations and dashboards using tools such as Looker, Omni, Power BI, or other modern BI platforms


• Agile mindset: embraces iterative delivery, peer code reviews, and test\-driven development


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with Lakehouse patterns; setting standards, quality checks etc.


• Parquet partitioning and clustering to optimise for query speed and cost


• GitHub Actions


• REST APIs


• ML Ops tooling

What can you expect

• 25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years’ service


• Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives


• Company bonus of up to 15% of salary


• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions


• 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave


• Cycle to work scheme \& Season ticket loan


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Travel insurance


• Employee wine discount


• Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts

Liberty Wines is an equal\-opportunity employer which welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that offers excellent opportunities for training and development alongside a great working environment (and an excellent coffee machine!).

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