Data Engineer
Leicester, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Description
As a Retail Data Engineer at NEXT, you will be at the heart of our digital evolution, bridging the gap between raw operational data and the actionable commercial insights that drive our business forward.
Based at our Head Office, you will make a tangible difference by designing and building scalable solutions that transform how we view performance, automating legacy processes, and ensuring total data integrity across our retail operations. Working closely with our core Retail team, you will empower colleagues to make data-driven decisions every day. At NEXT, we are committed to your professional development; you will be fully supported from day one with targeted training and opportunities to stay ahead of technical advancements, including machine learning and generative AI tools.
What You’ll Take On
Collaborate closely with retail colleagues to translate commercial needs into practical, high-impact analytical solutions.
Build and maintain robust, scalable data models and processing pipelines using SQL and Python within our Databricks environment.
Design and deliver inspiring, clear Power BI dashboards that highlight key commercial trends and performance indicators.
Act as a subject matter expert for the wider retail team, providing hands-on training to enable high-quality self-service data analysis.
Continuously evolve your skills by exploring and implementing emerging technologies, from advanced machine learning to generative AI.
Partner proactively with internal technology domains to secure and maintain a single version of truth across all NEXT operations.
What You’ll Bring
A quiet confidence in your technical abilities, with a natural drive to take ownership and deliver accurate, reliable results.
A talent for communication, with the ability to explain complex data concepts clearly to non-technical teams and focus on the findings that truly matter.
Proven technical proficiency in building interactive, user-focused reports, particularly using Power BI.
Strong data manipulation skills using SQL or Python, supported by a solid understanding of data warehousing and modern modelling techniques.
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset alongside the adaptability to work at pace and manage multiple tasks within a dynamic, fast-moving retail environment.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
As a Retail Data Engineer at NEXT, you will be at the heart of our digital evolution, bridging the gap between raw operational data and the actionable commercial insights that drive our business forward.
Based at our Head Office, you will make a tangible difference by designing and building scalable solutions that transform how we view performance, automating legacy processes, and ensuring total data integrity across our retail operations. Working closely with our core Retail team, you will empower colleagues to make data-driven decisions every day. At NEXT, we are committed to your professional development; you will be fully supported from day one with targeted training and opportunities to stay ahead of technical advancements, including machine learning and generative AI tools.
What You’ll Take On
Collaborate closely with retail colleagues to translate commercial needs into practical, high-impact analytical solutions.
Build and maintain robust, scalable data models and processing pipelines using SQL and Python within our Databricks environment.
Design and deliver inspiring, clear Power BI dashboards that highlight key commercial trends and performance indicators.
Act as a subject matter expert for the wider retail team, providing hands-on training to enable high-quality self-service data analysis.
Continuously evolve your skills by exploring and implementing emerging technologies, from advanced machine learning to generative AI.
Partner proactively with internal technology domains to secure and maintain a single version of truth across all NEXT operations.
What You’ll Bring
A quiet confidence in your technical abilities, with a natural drive to take ownership and deliver accurate, reliable results.
A talent for communication, with the ability to explain complex data concepts clearly to non-technical teams and focus on the findings that truly matter.
Proven technical proficiency in building interactive, user-focused reports, particularly using Power BI.
Strong data manipulation skills using SQL or Python, supported by a solid understanding of data warehousing and modern modelling techniques.
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset alongside the adaptability to work at pace and manage multiple tasks within a dynamic, fast-moving retail environment.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
