Data Engineer (R&D)

Job Location

Reading

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global leader in consumer goods, renowned for our iconic brands such as Gillette, Fairy, and Oral-B. We are committed to making a positive impact in the world, guided by our core values and principles. Joining P&G means engaging in meaningful work that truly enhances the lives of others.

The Corporate R&D organisation is seeking a passionate Data Engineer to join the team at our Reading Innovation Centre. In this dynamic role, you will help develop, deploy, and sustain robust digital infrastructure and data assets that drive R&D initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define common data models, architecture, and strategy to enable faster and more effective learning across complex R&D challenges, collaborating closely with multiple scientific disciplines. Anticipate and integrate new digital technologies and techniques that enhance data insights for our innovators.

• Develop models in partnership with data scientists and statisticians to drive data-driven decisions.

• Deploy models for initial testing and ensure successful transitions to P&G corporate systems for broader application.

• Collaborate with the team that oversees the R&D on-premises servers and cloud infrastructure used by a wide range of R&D customers.

• Partner with IT to streamline processes for exploring and testing new digital technologies.  Establish clear guidelines for application development, testing, and transition to production systems.

• Deliver applications by leveraging database skills with R and Python coding.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Work from Day 1: Working in international and multi-functional teams with a large portfolio of personal development opportunities and career perspectives.

• Dynamic Work Environment: employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work-life balance. P&G has a build from within philosophy, meaning you will be offered not just a job but a career with us.

• Competitive Compensation: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. In addition to this you’ll receive an annual bonus based on business results. 

• Competitive Benefits: on top of your great salary, you can enjoy lots of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.

Job Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Ideally you hold a Masters’ degree in Computer Science/ Engineering/Information Systems Management, or related field. We would also accept equivalent in-role experience as a data engineer or a computer systems engineer.

• Strong expertise in data engineering and computer systems engineering, including coding skills in Python and R, as well as familiarity with APIs and containers.

• Enthusiasm for improving data collection, feature engineering, and analysis processes, and a passion for creating innovative, standardized, and/or simplified solutions. Knowledge of statistics and/or data science is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks. We are also looking for someone with the ability to influence and drive transformation to elevate the work of R&D innovators.

• Experience or knowledge in developing and deploying models, with the ability to leverage continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for software deployment.

• Experience with GitHub, Databricks, and Azure.

Right to Work:

For this role, P&G are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #WeSeeEqual

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.  

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000124330

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)