Data Engineer

About Us

At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,100+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back. Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023 & 2024), we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Data Engineer you will be part of a team of Data Engineers who are building out scalable, secure and available data products. This role will be multi-faceted working on data pipelines as well as our new strategic Data Platform and supporting our analytical / data science workstreams.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights through robust data models.

• Support the design and implementation of data pipelines to ensure accurate, consistent and timely data across our analytical and reporting needs

• Develop our new Data Platform, transforming systematic data into a business view for reporting and analytics

• Maintain our existing Microsoft technology (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) whilst delivering on our migration plans to cloud-based technology

• Support our Data Science team to operationalise and scale ML / AI models

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data processes and architectures. Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data engineering, advocating for continuous improvement within the team.

• Lead data-related projects, ensuring timely delivery while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

Key Skills/Experience Required

• Highly proficient in SQL
• Python programming desirable
• Understanding of data modelling techniques, e.g. 3NF, Kimball
• Experience using cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure, e.g. Snowflake, AWS, GCP etc
• Experience building data integrations and understanding of best practices
• Some understanding of the development lifecycle and best practices
• Desire to build relationships with an ability to deliver solutions to meet customers needs
• Experienced in the use of BI tools such as PowerBI / Tableau desirable
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and the need for data to comply with GDPR.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free breakfast and beverages

Inclusive Recruitment at Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.

For more information about this role – and others – at Travel Counsellors, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team attalentacquisition@travelcounsellors.com