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Job Description We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You'll play a key role in delivering Connells Group Reporting Data, covering architecture, data modelling, design, and pipelines. You'll work closely with technical specialists to innovate, share ideas and continually enhance team capability. Your work will support strategic decision-making across the Group by delivering accurate, timely reporting for all brands and business units. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with 1 day per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Apply best practices for data design, ensuring scalable, high-quality and consistent architecture and modelling. Provide timely and accurate root-cause analysis and resolution within SLA timeframes. Work with the Core Data Lead to build a unified team work plan aligned with business objectives and data initiatives. Collaborate with Reporting Engineers to define, develop and enhance the Common Data Model. Team Roles & Responsibilities: Work within the overall data architecture, ensuring that it aligns with the business's data strategy, scalability and future requirements. Continuously optimise for improved data flow, accessibility and security. Design and develop data ingestion processes, integrating multiple data sources. Maintain the Common Data Model to ensure organisation-wide consistency. Apply Agile principles for iterative and collaborative development. Ensure data pipeline quality, reliability and performance. Develop, test and implement monitoring to ensure effective operation. Experience & Skills Required: Proven experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands-on experience in Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing . Strong background in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving within SLAs. Hands-on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake. Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure). Working knowledge of Medallion Architecture. Demonstrated capability in implementing and supporting pipelines in demanding environments. Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas and technical approaches. Ability to work effectively in complex, high-pressure environments using both legacy and modern technologies. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. Desirable Experience with Fabric, Azure, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, GitHub and Git Actions. Certifications in Data Engineering, Cloud, Data Modelling or Data Architecture. Experience with development lifecycle processes for data pipelines. STEM degree (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics) or equivalent practical experience. What We Offer Aviva Digicare + workplace / Car leasing and cycle to work scheme Colleague discount scheme / Perks at work / Gym discounts Life assurance / Workplace pension scheme Ongoing professional development Our Commitment to Inclusion Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of , race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. CF00810

Job Description Competitive Basic Salary OTE £70k Uncapped Commission Company Car or Car Allowance We're looking for an experienced lettings leader to join Connells Group as Lettings Area Manager for Dorset , supporting branches between Bournemouth and Weymouth. This is a hands-on leadership role, working alongside branch teams to win new landlord business, grow market share and develop a successful lettings operation across the area. The Role You'll spend time in the branches, working closely with Lettings Managers and their teams to: Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve their lettings targets Drive lettings income, profitability and market share Grow landlord portfolios through valuations, new instructions and business development Recruit, induct, train and retain talented people Identify growth opportunities and provide practical support where performance needs improving Maintain high standards of lettings compliance and service for landlords and tenants What's in It for You? Competitive basic salary with OTE of £70k and uncapped commission Company car or car allowance Ongoing training and professional development Awards, incentives and Top Achievers opportunities Excellent staff benefits Supported career progression within Connells Group What We're Looking For You'll ideally be a Lettings Area Manager or a successful Lettings Manager/Senior Lettings Manager ready to lead across multiple branches, with: A strong track record of growing a lettings business and delivering results The ability to coach, motivate and get the best from people Strong commercial awareness and landlord business generation skills Sound knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance Energy, resilience and a hands-on leadership style A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the area Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. EA08650