Data Engineering Specialist

Cadent Gas Ltd

Shape the future of Data at Cadent

We’re looking for a Data Engineering Specialist to help us deliver on our ambition to become a truly data-driven business. This is more than a technical role – it’s your opportunity to shape how we capture, connect, and use data across one of the UK’s most vital utility networks.

At Cadent, we’re not just moving gas. We’re enabling the future of energy – safely, sustainably, and intelligently. That journey starts with data. From regulatory reporting to real-time operational insights, the way we manage, model and move data has a direct impact on our people, our performance, and our customers.

As a Data Engineering Specialist, you’ll be at the core of our growing Data team within the Chief Information Office (CIO). Working in high-performing teams, you’ll build high-quality, enterprise-level data models and pipelines using SAP Datasphere, Databricks, and other cutting-edge tools. Your work will underpin analytics, dashboards, and innovations in AI and machine learning and ultimately help us make better decisions, faster.

We’re building something powerful. Come and help us make it real.

Why you'll love this job:

We’re transforming how we think about and use data, and you’ll be part of the engine room. This is your chance to work with modern tools in a cloud-first, agile environment, develop your skills alongside experienced engineers and architects, create real business impact through smarter data design, be part of a positive, inclusive, forward-thinking culture, and help drive the energy transition for the UK.

Model & design - Build reusable, enterprise-level data models using SAP Datasphere

Code & create - Develop complex SQL and ABAP CDS views for analytics and reporting

Transform & optimise - Use PySpark and Databricks to manipulate big data efficiently

Automate & schedule - Manage workflows, jobs and clusters for scalable data processing

Collaborate & deliver - Engage across agile teams to build high-impact solutions

What you'll bring: You’re curious, collaborative, and deeply technical. You love solving complex problems and transforming raw data into structured insights.

Experience in building data pipelines and models in SAP Datasphere or SAP BW4/Hana

Advanced skills in SQL, data modelling, and data transformation

Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, and Delta Lake

Agile mindset with experience in DevOps and iterative delivery

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Sound like a fit? Let’s build the future of data at Cadent – together

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