Data Engineer Apprentice

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.

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:

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  Support the design, build, and maintenance of data pipelines.
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  Assist with data ingestion, transformation, and storage in Azure SQL Database and other cloud solutions.
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  Collaborate with senior team members to translate business needs into technical solutions.
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  Document workflows, processes, and best practices.
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  Troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements.
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  Take ownership of your learning journey while contributing to real projects.

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

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  720+ hours of technology-related work experience (IT, Software, or Engineering), or
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  An A-Level in Computer Science (or equivalent) plus 3+ months in a technical role, or
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  Completion of a Level 3 or 4 Data/Computing/Engineering apprenticeship.

Skills & Experience (preferred, but not essential):

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  Experience in a technical IT role.
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  Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
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  Exposure to Python or another programming language.
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  Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or other data tools.

Personal qualities:

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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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  A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.
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  Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving.
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  Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

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  25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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  Stakeholder Pension Scheme (auto-enrolled).
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  Private Medical Insurance (optional).
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  Permanent Health Insurance.
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  Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary).
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  Free on-site parking.
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  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!