Data Engineer - Level 5 Apprenticeship

DWP Digital
Birmingham
5 months ago
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Pay up to £38,772, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.



Would you like to kickstart a career in data and technology while gaining a recognised qualification in a supportive, diverse environment?



DWP. Digital with Purpose.



We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, a two-year journey where you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in one of the UK's largest and most impactful digital organisations.



At DWP Digital, we design and build the technology behind vital services like Universal Credit, pensions, and child maintenance. Our data engineers play a key role in making sure these services are powered by reliable, high-quality data, helping teams make better decisions and improving outcomes for millions of people.



As an apprentice, you'll join our Data Platforms and Operations team, working with cloud technologies like AWS and tools such as Informatica. You'll learn how to build and maintain data pipelines, support platform migrations, and help deliver data products that are secure, efficient, and user-focused.



You'll be supported every step of the way by your line manager, skills coach, and the wider data community. You'll also get 20% of your working time dedicated to studying for your qualification, blending practical experience with structured learning.



We're looking for people who are curious, determined, and eager to learn. You'll need to be comfortable working with numbers and logic, enjoy solving problems, and be ready to take on new challenges. Good communication and time management skills are essential, and you'll be part of a collaborative team that values openness and innovation.



What do you need to apply?



You'll need one of the following:

Two A levels in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, IT, Maths, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics)
A Level 3 apprenticeship or qualification in a similar subject
BTEC Extended Diploma or International Baccalaureate in a relevant field
Experience with programming languages such as Python
Equivalent work experience in a data-related role



Please note: You must not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. You'll also need to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and pass Security Check clearance.



Details. Wages. Perks.



Learn as you earn. Starting salary of £38,772 per annum.



We offer 24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 1 year, in addition to 9 bank holidays.



We are a hybrid working organisation, so you can expect to be in the office some of the time and working from home for the rest.



Additionally, you can take up to 3 extra days per month using flexi time.



We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:



Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
Family-friendly policies
Time off volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
Sports and social activities
Working in an award-winning environment and culture
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.



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