Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer - Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

United Kingdom, multiple locations - Hybrid/Remote

Up to £45,000

This is an opportunity to join a growing data platform team at a business investing heavily in modern data and AI capabilities. You will work in a collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership, contributing to the evolution of a cloud-based data platform while developing your own skills in Databricks and scalable data engineering.

The Company

They are a well-established UK organisation undergoing significant data transformation. With a large and diverse client base, they focus on delivering high-quality, data-driven services across multiple business areas. The business is investing in modernising its technology stack, moving from on-premise systems to a cloud-based architecture. Data and machine learning are key strategic priorities, with strong internal support and momentum behind these initiatives.

The Role

You will join a growing data engineering team and play a key role in building and maintaining robust data pipelines within a modern platform environment.

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and PySpark

• Support CI CD processes and contribute to engineering best practices

• Deploy, monitor and optimise data workflows within a cloud environment

• Work across multiple squads, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders

• Contribute to data modelling and platform improvements

• Apply DevOps principles throughout the engineering lifecycle

• Develop your skills within a modern Azure and Databricks ecosystem

Your Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Python and PySpark

• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and pipeline development

• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure

• Familiarity with CI CD and DevOps practices

• Interest in data modelling and scalable architecture

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning and development

What They Offer

• Up to £45,000 base salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Primarily remote working with occasional office visits

• Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance

• Structured learning and development within a high-performing team

• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing data and AI function

• Initial fixed-term contract with a potential of becoming permanent

• Potential for future career progression as the team expands

How to Apply

If you are looking to build your career in data engineering within a forward-thinking organisation, apply now or email AlfieTurner@harnham.com to learn more.