Are you an experienced Data Engineer who has a passion for animal welfare?

Data is core to our transformation and future. We're looking for a Data Engineer to work with our teams to maximise the potential of our data, to help as many dogs as possible.

Application Deadline November 24, 2025 Department IT Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location London Workplace type Hybrid Compensation £56,500 / year

What does this role do?

As Data Engineer, You'll:

design and build a variety of API's and data pipelines that allow data to be used and stored effectively,
bring data to life, working with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver BI products that transform data into effective tools for reporting, analytics and decision making,
collaborate with external providers to build solutions to bring data in and out of the organisation,
maintain the full data and analytics technology stack, continuously improving tools to ensure.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be passionate about data and the ways in which this information can be used to add value to Dogs Trust and our mission. You'll need extensive data engineering skills and hands-on experience, working with Informatica IICS (CDI and CAI) and Snowflake data platform. You'll also need some experience with SQL, Python and R, as well as the ability to build reports and dashboards, complimented by strong organisational skills to manage the competing demands of the role.

We're recruiting for permanent and fixed term contract (until June 2027) positions.

About The Team:

You'll be part of a skilled and supportive IT team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. We work across a variety of exciting initiatives; from developing digital platforms that help dog owners to enhancing volunteer and data systems that expand our impact. Our culture is friendly, flexible, and purpose-driven, with most of your time spent working from home and regular, focused collaboration days in our London office. It's an environment where people share ideas, learn from each other, and take pride in building technology that truly makes a difference.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That's why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We'll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It's what we've been doing since 1891 and how we've grown to become the UK's leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

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Job Description - Data Engineer (march 2025)

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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.

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