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Senior Tech Specialist (Data Analytics Solutions) (FTC)
Cadent Gas —Coventry
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- AWS
- APIs
- Employee discount
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Senior Tech Specialist (Data Analytics Solutions) (FTC)

Cadent Gas -
Coventry

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£75,000 - £85,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount

Qualifications

Power BI
Computer Science
SAP
Tableau
AWS
Data management
ITIL
SAP S/4HANA
APIs
AI
Informatica
Leadership

Full job description

Location: Hybrid with travel to our Coventry office

Advertised Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Job Function: Information Technology

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Req ID: 2864

Posting End Date: 16/07/2026

Lead the design of data‑driven solutions across Cadent

We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist with a focus on Data & Analytics Solutions at Cadent to cover a period of Maternity leave. You’ll play a key role in defining how data is designed, governed and used across the organisation, sitting within the Data & AI function, you’ll be responsible for creating high‑quality technical designs, standards and patterns that underpin our data platforms and analytics solutions.

This is a senior technical role where you’ll operate as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, ensuring solutions are aligned to enterprise architecture strategy and deliver maximum value to the business.

You’ll work closely with architects, platform teams and business stakeholders to shape the Data & AI roadmap, ensuring Cadent’s platforms are secure, scalable and optimised for both operational and analytical insights.

Why you'll love this role:

This role combines technical depth, strategic influence and cross‑organisational impact.

Technical Leadership – Act as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, influencing design standards and best practice.

End‑to‑End Solution Design – Lead the creation of high‑level and low‑level designs for data and analytics solutions across the organisation.

Strategic Influence – Contribute to the Data & AI roadmap, shaping future architecture and platform maturity.

Modern Data Technologies – Work across platforms such as SAP Datasphere, Databricks, AWS and leading BI tools.

Governance & Standards – Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, data principles, regulatory standards and security requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with architects, engineers, programme teams and business stakeholders to deliver value‑driven solutions.

What you'll bring:

Data & Analytics Expertise

Deep technical knowledge across data platforms, analytics tools and AI solutions

Experience designing data‑driven solutions in enterprise environments

Architecture & Design Skills

Proven experience creating HLDs and LLDs for complex systems

Strong understanding of data architecture, modelling, governance and lifecycle management

Technical Platform Knowledge

Expertise in platforms such as:

SAP BTP and Datasphere

Databricks and big data solutions

AWS native data stack

Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)

Experience with data governance and management tools (e.g. Informatica)

Leadership & Influence

Ability to act as a technical authority and provide guidance across the organisation

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑focused outcomes

Strong understanding of system reliability, performance and optimisation

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Data Management, Computer Science or related discipline

Extensive experience in senior technical or architecture roles within complex organisations

Experience working in ITIL‑aligned environments and supporting mission‑critical systems

Scalable ingestion patterns, Delta Lake optimisation, and production‑grade pipeline design.

Strong capability in Medallion architecture (or equivalent layered data‑platform design).

Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the wider SAP ecosystem is highly desirable for cross‑platform integration.

Knowledge in cloud platform engineering; CI/CD, API integrations, monitoring, security patterns, and operational resilience.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

Annual bonus
Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
Career development with funded learning options
Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
Generous family policies and flexible benefits
Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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