Junior Data Engineer

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Junior Data Engineer. Hybrid working - London based

Role

• The Junior Data Engineer will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes in Azure.
• Write efficient and reliable SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Support data integration from various sources (internal systems, third-party vendors) into centralised data platforms.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data jobs and pipelines to ensure consistent and reliable delivery.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to deliver high-quality datasets for business intelligence.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and team discussions as part of a collaborative engineering culture.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security best practices are upheld.

Profile

• The Junior Data Engineer will ideally have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a data engineering, data analytics, or software engineering role.
• Proficient in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Data Lake, or Logic Apps).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Python for data transformation, scripting, or automation tasks.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or other modern cloud data warehouses.
• Exposure to investment management, financial services, or regulated environments.
• Understanding of data modelling, governance, and best practices in data architecture.

Company

• Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London
• Hybrid working - London based

Salary & Benefits

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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