Data Engineer Graduate Programme Early Careers

Are you a recent graduate in Data or similar that wants to kick start their career? Look no further we have an exciting opportunity to join the Asda Head office Data Team.

Working within the Data and analytics team, you will work directly within our data team to produce complex data science models to identify and deliver business value across several key business processes. We support all areas of the business ranging from space optimisation in stores to analysing reasons for poor product availability within our stores.

“Everything about Asda”

We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

“Everything you'll love ”

• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
• 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
• Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
• Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business.
• Free city centre parking – you can also use it outside working hours

Plus much more!

“That’s more like it”

“That's more like it.”

“Find your role”

You will be part of a team within a diverse data function, as well as supporting activities across the wider organisation, requiring a strong team work ethic and a desire to develop working relationships. This role proves many opportunities to further develop your communication, technical and analytical skillset and help support us in putting the customer first.

As Asda moves through its digital and data transformation, you’ll be joining Asda at the right time. Leveraging data and analytics is a foundation to Asda’s transformation strategy and you would be at the very heart of this!

“Let's find out about you.”

• Comfortable with languages such as Python or SQL for data processing and manipulation.
• Understand how to extract, Transform, and load data from different sources into data lakes.
• Understanding of data modelling, storing, and managing data.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and using machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering and continuously improve skills through self-learning and professional development opportunities.

“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.

Take time to complete your online application, it really is the best way to make a good first impression. Once we received your application, we use a range of techniques to narrow down the field and help us find our ideal candidates.

If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:

• A short, blended personality and numerical assessment
• Three, quick video interview questions
• A half-day assessment centre, where you will meet the team and find out more about the programme.

If you are successful, we will ask you to come and join ASDA in September 2025.

Applications may close before the deadline so please register your interest as soon as possible.

All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda do not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

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