Database Engineer

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Data team based in Benson.

Reporting into the Head of IT/ Finance Director you will play a key role in driving our mission forward managing and optimising the organisation’s data warehouse to ensure high performance, reliability, and accessibility. This role will progressively encompass the design and development of a new data warehouse, along with the structured oversight of its migration process. Working closely within a cross-functional team, you will help translate business requirements into effective data solutions that drive informed, data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Please note as part of this role you will be required to attend to the office a minimum of 3 days each week

What will you do

• Take ownership of the current Data Warehouse, ensuring its ongoing optimisation and development while maintaining best practices in data mapping, coding standards, and data quality.
• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable data warehouse architecture, integrating data from multiple internal and external sources using connectors and APIs.
• Safeguard data integrity, accuracy, consistency, and security across all warehouse and reporting environments.
• Diagnose and resolve data model performance issues, maintaining comprehensive documentation of data flows and reporting structures.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to identify needs, integrate new data sources, and support evolving business requirements.
• Oversee project deliverables and timelines, ensuring the timely completion of all data-related initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder’s Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in database architecture and management, including semantic cube development.
• Proficient in SQL, data modelling, and transforming raw data into structured formats.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure Fabric; experience with DAX, Jet Analytics, or NAV is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role)

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.