Job Description

Are you ready to
chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success.
This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 6 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

About the role:

We are offering an outstanding opportunity to join our ambitious Data & Insights team as a Senior Data Engineering Analyst. Reporting to the Divisional Director, you will work with a team of analysts, engineers, and testers. You will manage tasks within a specific Data Feature Team. You will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and crafting the build, development, testing, and implementation of data projects. This ensures alignment with our Data Strategy and Corporate aims.

What you'll be doing:

• Guide and manage a Data Feature Team, ensuring perfect delivery of data outputs.
• Engage early with potential projects to determine scope and objectives.
• Drive solutions and resolve issues using your proven expertise.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Scrum Masters to ensure Agile epics and stories are accurately set up and tracked.
• Ensure smooth transition of project deliverables to Data Operations.
• Liaise with Third Party development teams to promote data quality.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineering Analyst who is passionate about harnessing the power of data to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in data engineering or analysis, a proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully, and a drive to continuously improve processes and technologies. You will be a collaborative team player who works effectively across functions, translating business requirements into scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success, you will play a key role in delivering world-class data capabilities that enable informed decision-making and support the organisation's strategic objectives.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience working as a Data Engineering Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or in a similar data-focused role.
• Understanding of the full data and software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write, optimise, and troubleshoot complex database queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience working with and managing data across multiple enterprise data repositories and platforms.
• A passion for data quality, with a strong understanding of data accuracy, consistency, validity, integrity, and governance principles.
• Hands-on experience using data management, data quality, and data governance tools and techniques.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Practical experience with one or more of the following technologies:
• Power BI
• SQL
• Snowflake
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.

Desirable Criteria:

• Wealth management or Financial Services Experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of data quality guidelines.
• Familiarity with financial data systems and processes.

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days

• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal
opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible
and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage
please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us
that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off
from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on
an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and
can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of
whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited
about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking
for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking
‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business
regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the
conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an
interview with SJP.