Title: Data Platform Engineering Specialist (SAP)
Design, operate and evolve enterprise-scale SAP data solutions
As a Data Platform Specialist at Cadent, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and operating our SAP cloud-based data platforms, ensuring they are secure, scalable and ready to support the organisation’s evolving data needs. This role is central to enabling regulatory reporting, operational insight and advanced analytics across the business.
This is a hands-on specialist role where you’ll work closely with data engineers, architects and analysts to deliver reusable, enterprise-level data products. You’ll combine deep SAP technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, helping Cadent adopt new technologies while maintaining strong data governance, security and compliance standards.
Why you'll love this role
Enterprise Data Impact – Design and operate SAP data platforms that underpin critical regulatory, operational and analytical reporting.
Modern SAP Technologies – Work with SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, BW/4HANA and SAP BTP.
End-to-End Platform Ownership – Support design, integration, administration and operational running of the data platform.
Security & Governance Focus – Embed privacy, data retention, security and compliance controls into platform design.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Evaluate new SAP technologies and evolve Cadent’s enterprise data capability.
What you'll bring
SAP Data Platform Expertise – Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Data & Analytics solutions.
Technical Depth – Experience designing and operating secure cloud-native data platforms.
Data & Analytics Capability – Skilled in data modelling, integration and enterprise analytics.
Experience – Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with at least 4 years’ experience working with SAP data platforms.
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
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