Junior Cloud Data Engineer
As Junior Cloud Data Engineer, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based data solutions. You will work closely with senior engineers to build and optimise data pipelines, engineering practices.
You will be responsible for:
- Assist in data integration projects, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our cloud data / Hybrid infrastructure.
- This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms, databases, and data processing technologies while developing expertise in modern data engineeAssist in designing and developing cloud-based data pipelines to collect, process, and store data efficiently.
- Support ETL/ELT processes, ensuring data is properly structured and integrated across various systems.
- Work with SQL databases to query, clean, and transform data for analytics and reporting.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement cloud data solutions using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Monitor and maintain data infrastructure, helping to identify and resolve performance issues.
- Provide 3rd-line support for cloud data-related incidents, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues under guidance.
- Assist in implementing data security best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Document processes, workflows, and best practices to support ongoing knowledge sharing and training.
- Stay up to date with emerging cloud and data engineering trends and apply learnings to improve existing solutions.
About you:
- A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent experience.
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and a willingness to develop expertise in cloud data engineering.
- Some experience or academic exposure to SQL, including writing queries and optimising data retrieval.
- Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and data integration concepts.
- Interest in working with big data technologies and cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Fabric).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, SQL, or PowerShell) is a plus.
Employee benefits:
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
- Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR Day
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
- Dress for your Day Policy