Analytics Engineer
Job Title: Analytics Engineer
Department: Data & Insights
Location: Sheffield or London
Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Up to £57,000 per annum
At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.
With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years.
Role overview
As an Analytics Engineer at Tes, you will be an instrumental part of the evolution of our data transformation journey. We’re changing the way that Tes utilises its data to empower our business to positively impact the education sector. You’ll work closely with our wider data team, as well as with a wide range of our business stakeholders to truly understand the requirements for our data products.
Key Responsibilities
Data Engineering & Modelling: Build and maintain robust data pipelines and transformation logic, ensuring data is clean, reliable, and ready for analysis and consumption
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand requirements, identify pain points, and deliver data solutions that meet real business needs
Analysis & Insight Generation: Explore and analyse datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights, communicating findings clearly and effectively
Data Products & Visualisation: Develop and support scalable data models and contribute to dashboards and reporting solutions that enable self-serve analytics, including conversational analytics
What will you need to succeed?
Essential Skills:
Strong SQL skills with demonstrable real-world experience
Hands-on experience with dbt and modern ELT/ETL tools (e.g. Fivetran)
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and transformation layers
Proven ability to work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive meaningful insights from data
Experience with BI and visualisation tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI, Tableau)
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Agile mindset, with experience delivering iterative, value-driven solutions
Desirable Skills:
AWS architecture
Python / R
Product analytics experience
B2B SaaS / subscription experience
What do you get in return?
25 days annual leave rising to 30
5% pension after probation
State of the art offices
Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
Free eye care cover
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAP (Employee assistance programme)
Quarterly Tes Socials
Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu
Who are Tes?
Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.
Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools.
By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide.
Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment.
With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: www.tes.com.