Data Engineer We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team here at Harrods. As the Data Engineer you will be responsible for building, testing and implementing data infrastructure and pipelines that collect, centralize, and curate data from multiple internal and external data sources You may be required to be part of an on-call rota, for out of hours assistants including weekend About the Role The Data Engineer will be responsible for building, testing and implementing data infrastructure and pipelines that collect, centralize, and curate data from multiple internal and external data sources. The candidate will have experience in database management, software engineering, deployment of machine learning models and coordinating data access, preparation and feature engineering. You will also; Perform data analysis required to troubleshoot data related issues and assist in the resolution of data issue Implement strategies directed at acquiring data and promoting the development of new insights across the business Monitor the existing metrics, analyse data, and lead partnership with the teams in an effort to identify and implement system and process improvements Responsible for administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, analysing and resolving technical problems arises from the technical development About You You will have experience in database management, software engineering, deployment of machine learning models and coordinating data access, preparation and feature engineering. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, while having strong time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi tasks. You will need to have: Previous experience using python and pyspark and building data pipelines (preferably using python and pyspark) Previous Experience with databricks and using git and CICD Hands-on experience integrating Fabric with Azure services (e.g., ADLS, Synapse, Power BI). Proficiency in building and managing Fabric Dataflows and Data Pipelines for ingestion and transformation. Experience using DBT (Data Build Tool) for data modeling and transformation, integrated with Fabric environments. About Us Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan. Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths.you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods Additional Information: Time Type: Permanent Department: IT Data Analytics (Prathap Gangi) As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.