Data Engineer -HEINEKEN

Data Engineer

Function: Digital & Technology
Location: Edinburgh (Gyle) based – a mix of office and home working
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 base depending on experience + performance bonus plus full benefits listed below.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 12th February 2025 Please note, that we may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications.

As the nation’s leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, we’re looking for equally brilliant people to help us on our journey to building a better future.

We’re looking for someone that is as ready to evolve for the future as we are. If you’re ready to brew a new career, apply for our Data Engineer role within the Data & Analytics (D&A) team!

About the role
The D&A team sits in our D&T function and delivers data products and solutions across HEINEKEN UK. Part of a global analytics community, the team has worked across finance, supply chain, sales, Star Pubs, and marketing, playing a vital role in shaping HEINEKEN’s data-driven future.

As our Data Engineer, you will report to the Data Engineering & Reporting Lead, you’ll help unlock the potential of our global data analytics platform. By developing and maintaining data pipelines, models, and tools, you’ll ensure data is accessible, high-quality, and ready to power business critical decisions.

This is your chance to be a subject matter expert, using your expertise in the Azure stack to deliver impactful solutions while contributing to HEINEKEN’s data transformation journey.

So, what else will you be doing? Here are some of the other key accountabilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain data pipelines and architectures to prepare data for analysis and modelling
• Build scalable infrastructure and implement processes to ensure data quality and availability using Azure tools like Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Delta Lake
• Collaborate with analytics and business teams to improve data accessibility and support data driven decision-making
• Design and implement advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions including Power BI
• Support internal and external stakeholders with technical expertise and troubleshoot data-related issues
• Mentor junior team members and engage with offshore development teams
• Stay at the forefront of data engineering practices and industry trends

Who We’re Looking For
You’re a well-qualified Data Engineering expert with a passion for creating innovative solutions and driving impact through data.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (essential).
• Advanced qualifications, such as an MSc or PhD in data engineering/analytics (preferred).
• Certification as a Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate (preferred).

Experience & Skills:

• You’ll bring at least 2 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Expertise in Azure tools, including Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Delta Lake.
• Comprehensive coding skills in Python and SQL
• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage requirements, design, testing, and Agile delivery.
• Technical credibility and confidence in making impactful decisions.
• A great understanding of the Azure analytics eco system
• Knowledge of Azure AI/ML implementation opportunities

What’s in It for You?
This is a high-impact role where you’ll be part of a team that’s at the forefront of HEINEKEN’s data transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, mentor others, and contribute to meaningful projects that directly shape our success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have the skills to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Benefits
As part of the team, along with your salary, you’ll also receive;

• Discretionary Annual bonus
• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers! (low and no alcohol options available)
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.
   

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

Our ways of working 
This role is office based, we currently operate a hybrid working framework which allows us to capture the benefits of both working in the office and at home.  For full-time roles, we work a minimum of 3 days in the office – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Monday and Friday being our work-from-home days.

In May we’ll be moving to a fantastic new office at 6 St Andrew Square – right in the heart of the city centre.

The office is in a great location with excellent public transport links so it’s really easy to get to whether you’re travelling by train, bus or tram!

With a brilliant selection of restaurants, bars, shops and our very own Star Pubs on our doorstep, you’ll be spoilt for choice for extracurricular activities.  And if you fancy catch up after hours with your colleagues, our in-house  bar with fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle might just be the spot for you!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our new home

The application
If you like what you’ve read and are ready to brew a better career with us, let’s get going! We may close vacancies early where we receive lots of applications, so don’t delay!

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us at recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

You might feel that you don’t meet every single requirement for this role, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert’s piqued your interest, we’d encourage you to submit an application rather than ruling yourself out. You never know – you may be exactly what we’re looking for!

Who we are
We’re the world’s most international brewer and the name behind a host of brilliant beers and ciders, from Birra Moretti, to Strongbow, to Cruzcampo and many more.

It’s a fantastic time to join us. We’re leading the way in low and no alcohol innovation, pioneering new technologies to meet our ambitious environmental goals and investing in our pubs to keep them at the centre of their communities.

When you join us, we’ll back you to reach your full potential. You’ll enjoy unique development opportunities, unforgettable experiences and a reward package that goes far beyond the salary you receive.

If you want to hear more about life at HEINEKEN from our colleagues, head over to LinkedIn and check out the hashtag #LifeatHEINEKENUK.

There’s no better place to untap your future. Join us and brew a better career.