Junior Data Engineer

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Full Time

12-02-2025

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Job Specifications

Job Description:
As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support our data team in developing and maintaining data infrastructure. Your role will involve assisting in the design and implementation of data pipelines, ensuring data is efficiently processed and available for analysis. This position is ideal for someone with foundational knowledge in data engineering who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL pipelines using AWS cloud technologies.
Support data quality checks, monitoring systems, and data governance practices. Collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to understand data requirements and ensure accessibility.
Help develop and maintain data models that support business intelligence and analytics needs.
Participate in code reviews and learn best practices in data engineering.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in data engineering. Document data architectures, pipelines, and processes for knowledge sharing and maintenance.
Learn and assist in implementing DevOps/DataOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Qualifications:
Some experience (internship, academic projects, or up to 1 year of industry experience) in data engineering, software development, or a related field.
Familiarity with Python and data manipulation libraries such as Pandas. Experience with frameworks like PySpark or NumPy is a plus.
Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database architecture.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred, but experience with Azure or GCP is also valuable).
Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Employee Package and Benefits:
4-day week (30 hours per week!)
Competitive salary
Home / Flexible working
25.5 days holiday
Vitality Health Insurance (after 6 months)
Matched pension up to 4% (after 3 months)

This role is a great opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in data engineering while working with an experienced team. If you are passionate about data and excited to grow in this field, we encourage you to apply!

About the Company

Nine Twenty Recruitment are a recruitment firm based in Glasgow, Scotland operating across the UK & Europe. If you are looking for information on how we can help you to recruit within your business, or if you are actively looking for assistance in finding a new role, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. You can contact us on 0141 231 1260 or alternatively email info@weareninetwenty.com. Know more

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