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Data Engineer Apprentice

Crawley
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Data Engineer Apprentice
Location: Crawley, UK
Contract: Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about data and looking to launch your career in data engineering? This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with leading cloud technologies while being mentored by experienced professionals in a global technology environment.

The Role

As a Data Engineer Apprentice, you'll play a key role in designing and maintaining data pipelines that make business insights possible. You'll work with a range of Microsoft Azure tools including Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL Server, as well as develop dashboards and KPIs using Power BI.
Day-to-day, you'll:

Support the design, build, and maintenance of data pipelines.

Assist with data ingestion, transformation, and storage in Azure SQL Database and other cloud solutions.

Collaborate with senior team members to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Document workflows, processes, and best practices.

Troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements.

Take ownership of your learning journey while contributing to real projects.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in data engineering and a proactive approach to learning.
Requirements (one of the following):

720+ hours of technology-related work experience (IT, Software, or Engineering), or

An A-Level in Computer Science (or equivalent) plus 3+ months in a technical role, or

Completion of a Level 3 or 4 Data/Computing/Engineering apprenticeship.
Skills & Experience (preferred, but not essential):

Experience in a technical IT role.

Basic understanding of databases and SQL.

Exposure to Python or another programming language.

Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or other data tools.
Personal qualities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.

Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving.

Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Stakeholder Pension Scheme (auto-enrolled).

Private Medical Insurance (optional).

Permanent Health Insurance.

Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary).

Free on-site parking.

Standard office hours: 08:30-17:00.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your data engineering career while earning and learning within a supportive and innovative environment.

How to Apply
If you're eager to develop your skills in data engineering and start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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