Lead Data Developer

We are seeking a Lead Data Developer to join the Customer and Colleague Engagement Centres (CCECs), Insight and Data Development team. In this role, you will take the lead to design and execute data development projects across all markets and channels. Your work will ensure we have meaningful management information to drive our business plans and enhance experiences for both customers and colleagues. This is an essential role that involves creating scalable and efficient data pipelines, implementing data models, and integrating diverse data sources to enable the business to extract valuable insights and make data-driven decisions.

This role is currently based at our UK CCEC in Dundee. We’re looking for a skilled individual with strong programming capabilities, expertise in data modelling and ELT processes, solid experience in database management, and exceptional analytical and communication skills. A keen eye for detail and a passion for data-driven solutions are essential.

You will be responsible for:

Managing and maintaining server infrastructure and associated software, including SQL databases, Linux virtual machines, Git repositories, and continuous deployment pipelines
Supporting the development, automation, and maintenance of data processes for the CCECs, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT)
Working with data pipelines to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data from core systems
Maintaining and optimising a user-friendly data warehouse, ensuring robust and efficient ELT processes.
Contributing to the Data & Insight development roadmap, supporting the successful delivery of CCEC projects
Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver high-quality data streams that support both CCEC and wider business objectives
Ensuring data quality through regular pipeline maintenance and review
Fostering a collaborative environment, sharing ideas and driving innovation across the team
Responding to change requests with creative, practical solutions using a wide range of development tools
Providing expert support to the wider business on production data runs and performance optimisation, helping to meet objectives with minimal disruption

Key people and teams I work with within and outside of Tesco

Transformation, People, Business Risk)
Tesco Group including Technology, Insight, Online, Product, Retail, Fulfilment & Finance
3rd party providers including BT Cisco, Verint SA and Medallia

You will need:

Operational skills relevant for this job:

Programming - Python or Java
CICD - GIT, Docker, Ansible
Data warehousing - TSQL, Postgres, HiveQL
ELT processes - Airflow, DBT
Linux CLI and Virtual machine management

Experience relevant for this job:

Comprehending large datasets/ pipelines to produce meaningful and relevant data to the business
Working with cross functional teams
Work collaboratively across projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex ideas in a simple and compelling way
Stakeholder engagement & networking
Working with real world data and implementing solutions to extract clean and store

What's in it for you:

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work! These include but are not limited to:

Annual bonus scheme.
Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus 8 Bank holidays).
Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution.
Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay.
Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home.
Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues.

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility