Data Analytics Engineer
full-time•St Saviour
About this role
Data Analytics Engineer
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
Department: IT
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: St Saviour, Jersey
Reporting To: Head of Data & Analytics
Compensation: £50,000 / year
Description
At Jersey Post, we’re on a mission to transform the way we use data—and we need a Data Analytics Engineer to help us make it happen.
In this role, you’ll design and build robust, scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions that empower the business to make smarter, faster decisions. You’ll be the bridge between operational systems, cloud platforms, and cutting-edge analytics tools—ensuring that high-quality, well-structured data is always at our fingertips for reporting, predictive modelling, and optimisation.
This isn’t just about moving data. It’s about driving impact: improving customer experience, boosting operational efficiency, and unlocking strategic insights that shape the future of Jersey Post. You’ll operate with autonomy, continuously enhancing the reliability and maturity of our data platform, and playing a key role in our digital transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Deliver: Translate core business processes into clear, trusted data models and datasets for reporting and analytics.
- Data Engineering: Build and maintain scalable data pipelines across on-premises and Azure platforms, using tools such as Databricks, Fabric, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
- Analytics Development: Create and optimise SQL transformations, Power BI datasets/reports (including DAX), and Databricks or Microsoft Fabric notebooks using SQL and Python.
- Quality and Performance: Apply data quality, validation, and observability practices; troubleshoot and optimise pipelines, jobs, and reports for reliability and cost efficiency.
- Integration: Ensure interoperability between legacy systems and modern cloud solutions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business outcomes.
- Operational Support: Participate in monitoring, incident response, and service desk support for data platforms and analytics products.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and enhanced data availability; contribute to CI/CD pipelines and follow best practices using Git and Azure DevOps.
- Team Contribution: Share knowledge, maintain documentation, and mentor associate engineers through peer reviews and guidance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Impact & Mindset
- Delivers high-quality data pipelines and analytics solutions with minimal supervision.
- Owns key data domains end-to-end, improving reliability, performance, and automation.
- Enables insight across customer, operational, and sustainability initiatives.
- Recognised as a dependable contributor with a curious, proactive mindset.
Essential Technical Skills
- Strong SQL (query optimisation, data modelling) and dimensional modelling expertise.
- Experience with Microsoft data platforms and tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks/Microsoft Fabric).
- Working knowledge of Python/PySpark for data transformation and automation.
- Integration experience with APIs and Power BI (datasets, semantic models, DAX).
- Familiarity with Azure Data Lake/Fabric storage, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of scalability, observability, security, and cost control.
Desirable
- Near-real-time/event-driven ingestion; forecasting and optimisation use cases.
- Exposure to machine learning concepts and Python libraries (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn).
- Awareness of AI techniques (NLP, anomaly detection) and their business value.
- Certifications in Fabric or Databricks.
Behaviours
- Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
- Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across teams.
- Proactive in learning and receptive to feedback.
Benefits
At Jersey Post, we believe in going above and beyond to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and excited about their work.
Some benefits we offer is a great DC Pension Scheme, designed to secure your financial future. 31 days of Annual Leave, allowing you to take those well-deserved vacations, spend quality time with your loved ones, and recharge your batteries. Jersey Post offer flexible and hybrid working. An incredible annual 20% discretionary bonus.
Your health matters to us, which is why we provide a comprehensive Health and Dental cash plan. This means you'll have access to support, ensuring you can take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
As a valued member of our team, you'll gain access to an range of partner benefits and discounts, both in Jersey and online. Whether it's exclusive deals on shopping, dining, entertainment, or travel, we've got you covered.
Some benefits we offer is a great DC Pension Scheme, designed to secure your financial future. 31 days of Annual Leave, allowing you to take those well-deserved vacations, spend quality time with your loved ones, and recharge your batteries. Jersey Post offer flexible and hybrid working. An incredible annual 20% discretionary bonus.
Your health matters to us, which is why we provide a comprehensive Health and Dental cash plan. This means you'll have access to support, ensuring you can take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
As a valued member of our team, you'll gain access to an range of partner benefits and discounts, both in Jersey and online. Whether it's exclusive deals on shopping, dining, entertainment, or travel, we've got you covered.
Other facts
Tech stack
SQL,Data Modelling,Data Pipelines,Azure Data Factory,Databricks,Power BI,Python,APIs,CI/CD,Git,Data Quality,Predictive Modelling,Automation,DAX,Observability,Integration
About Jersey Post Group
Jersey Post was established in 1969 and incorporated from the local government in 2006.
We’re committed to providing an affordable and reliable postal service for islanders. We deliver over 11 million letters and 4 million parcels to over 44,0000 homes and 5,000 businesses. A team of 270 deliver 5 days a week, and parcels on a Saturday morning.
We’re greening our island one delivery at a time with Jerseys largest electric fleet of 79 electric vans, 25 electric bikes and the rest of the fleet running on Biofuel.
We work with important partners to deliver products in Jersey including Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Yodel, FedEx, UPS, Hello Fresh, Mindful Chef and DHL.
We work with the best providers in the market to deliver off-island as part of our international logistics business, Jersey Post Group.
We pride ourselves on being a fair employer in Jersey, paying more than the living wage to our posties. At the heart of everything we do is our community and our passion for delivering for islanders.
Team size: 201-500 employees
Website: http://www.jerseypost.com
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1969
What you'll do
- Design and build scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions to support business decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data models align with business outcomes and improve operational efficiency.
Ready to join Jersey Post Group?
Take the next step in your career journey
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Data Analytics Engineer do at Jersey Post Group?
As a Data Analytics Engineer at Jersey Post Group, you will: design and build scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions to support business decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data models align with business outcomes and improve operational efficiency..
Why join Jersey Post Group as a Data Analytics Engineer?
Jersey Post Group is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.
Is the Data Analytics Engineer position at Jersey Post Group remote?
The Data Analytics Engineer position at Jersey Post Group is based in St Saviour, Jersey. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Data Analytics Engineer position at Jersey Post Group?
You can apply for the Data Analytics Engineer position at Jersey Post Group directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Jersey Post Group on their website.