Business Intelligence Data Engineer - Information Services

Business Intelligence Data Engineer 
Attractive Salary & Benefits
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
Newtownabbey
 
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
 
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
 
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. 

We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. 

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

The purpose of the role:
The BI Data Engineer is a pivotal role in transforming Data & Analytics practices across Henderson Group. 

This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure and pipelines that enable efficient and reliable extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data. 

As a key member of the Data Team, you will help the business deliver modern, high impact apps and insights to drive competitive advantage.

Working as Business Intelligence Data Engineer you will: 

• Ensure ETL processes align with business needs.

• Design and implement data models for BI reporting.

• Create intuitive, interactive data visualizations.

• Optimize database performance for efficient data access.

• Analyse BI requirements for designated units.

Implement efficient ETL processes:

• Provide optimized ETL processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading.

• Optimize existing processes for performance improvements.

• Design robust data architecture solutions to support business needs.

• Assist in rationalizing master data management for data consistency.

Design and implement data models:

• Design dimensional data models for BI reporting needs.

• Modernize analytics capabilities to facilitate faster decision-making.

• Enforce data integrity constraints for accuracy.

• Implement access controls for data security.

Create intuitive data visualizations:

• Design interactive dashboards for clear insights.

• Apply visual design principles for user-friendly visuals.

• Incorporate interactive features for deeper data exploration.

• Explore opportunities for predictive analytics.

• Optimize database performance:

Analyse and optimize SQL queries for improved performance.

• Plan for scalability to accommodate growing data volumes.

• Monitor database performance metrics for efficiency.

• Implement automations for productivity gains.

Analyse BI requirements:

• Collaborate with business units to understand reporting needs.

• Determine requirements for data extraction and analysis.

• Identify and assess data sources.

• Document requirements and recommend visualizations.

Skills for Success
 
Joining us as Business Intelligence Data Engineer the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• A Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar data engineer role

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases

• Exposure to modern business intelligence tools (e.g. Qlik, Tableau, Power BI)

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong team player, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment

• Creativity to deliver impactful business insights

• Ability to communicate well with both IT and business staff

• Self-motivated and reliable

 
It is Desirable if you have:

• Third level Degree in Computer Science, Data, Maths, or related qualification

• Knowledge of advanced analytics, including AI, Machine Learning etc

• Experience in implementing ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

• Experience of integrations e.g. APIs

• Experience of building QlikView or Qlik Sense apps

• Experience working within a SCRUM and/or Agile environment

Are we right for you?
 
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
 
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
 
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
 
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
 
Integrity – We are fair, honest, and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
 
The Reward
 

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.
 
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
 
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
 
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
 
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 28th May 2024
 
We are an equal opportunities employer.