Job Description

Business Intelligence Data Engineer
Attractive Salary & Benefits
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid - Required On-Site weekly)
Newtownabbey
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees, and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO.
We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.
We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.
The Purpose of the role:
The BI Data Engineer has a pivotal role in transforming Data & Analytics practices across Henderson Group by leveraging the Databricks platform.
This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable ETL processes.
As a key member of the Data Team, you will help the business deliver modern, high-impact analytics and AI-driven insights, driving competitive advantage and innovation.
Working as Business Intelligence Data Engineer you will:
ETL & Data Pipeline Responsibilities

• Implement efficient ETL processes using Databricks and AWS Glue
• Automate data ingestion from cloud, on-prem, API, and streaming sources.
• Develop scalable data architecture aligned with business needs.
• Standardise master data for a single source of truth.

Data Modelling & Analytics Responsibilities

• Build data models (e.g., star schema) for BI and analytics.
• Use Delta Lake for scalable, reliable storage.
• Maintain Databricks notebooks, jobs, and workflows.
• Enforce data integrity, security & compliance.
• Support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Share knowledge with the team and contribute to continuous learning.

Database & Performance Optimisation Responsibilities

• Optimise Spark jobs and Databricks workflows for efficiency
• Monitor performance metrics and troubleshoot bottlenecks proactively.
• Plan scalability to handle increasing data volumes and user demand.

Skills for Success
Joining us as Business Intelligence Data Engineer the minimum criteria you'll need is:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar data engineer role
• Experience in Python (PySpark) or Databricks notebooks
• Strong understanding of Delta Lake, data warehousing, and big data concepts.

The Attributes you'll need include:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Capable of planning, coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Strong team player, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment
• Creativity to deliver impactful business insights
• Ability to communicate well with both IT and business staff
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Aptitude for teaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues

It is Desirable if you have:

• Third level Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data, or related qualification
• Experience in Retail Sector
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, including AI, Machine Learning etc
• Experience of integrations e.g. APIs
• Experience using AWS Glue
• Experience working within a SCRUM environment

Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition - We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First - We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork - We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity - We are fair, honest, and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over 1 million for charity partners.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland , staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. (Must reside within daily commuting distance)
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.

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