Data Engineer Degree Apprentice
The purpose of this role is to architect, build, and maintain PSE’s data ecosystem on our enterprise cloud platform while completing a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions. This role balances high-stakes agency delivery with the systematic study of data analysis, software engineering, and organisational theory.
Role
As your role as a a Data Engineer Degree Apprentice, your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Proprietary Data Management: Maintain and systematically enhance the data feeds into PSE’s household-level mailing database. This includes managing data integration from open source data, CRM systems, third-party databases, and client-supplied files to ensure a high-integrity "single customer view"
- Hybrid Delivery Model: Collaborate with and learn from established freelancers who will provide technical support and bridge the knowledge gap during the initial stages of the apprenticeship journey. This provides a live "mentoring" environment while you build the necessary internal competencies
- Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Architect and implement data infrastructure within Google Cloud (GCP) and Python ecosystems
- You will conduct regular security risk assessments for cloud services to identify and mitigate threats such as unauthorised access or weak authentication protocols
- Data Modelling & Requirements: Identify organisational information requirements from stakeholders and use conceptual data modelling techniques to ensure system builds work for all business users
- Advanced Analytics & Strategy: Utilise BigQuery and Looker Studio to visualise campaign performance. You will support the broader analytics strategy team, delivering insights that help specific teams across the business achieve their objectives
- Software Engineering & Ethics: Apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements and design to data requirements and testing. You must strictly analyse the ethical and legal implications of digital solutions, particularly regarding personal data and AI
- Project Governance: Follow a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, and controlling technology solutions projects using industry-standard processes and tools
- Apprenticeship Commitment: Dedicate approximately 0.5 days per week to off-the-job training, including e-portfolio work, knowledge modules, and professional development coaching
Training
- Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship (Degree with Honours)
- The successful candidate will undertake a 42 Month, nationally recognised Degree Apprenticeship
- This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions
- You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the programme
- You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body
- This is a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- On successful completion, you’ll achieve a full honours degree and gain significant realworld experience as a Data Engineer, with strong progression opportunities within PSE’s data and technology teams
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD
- Working Week
- Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 15th May 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths A Level, grade c (Essential)
About the Employer
Print Management Europe Ltd T/As PSE
PSE is an award‐winning direct marketing agency that helps brands unlock growth through smart, data‐led direct mail and print campaigns. Founded in 1995, we work with some of the UK’s fastest‐growing brands to deliver insight‐driven marketing that drives measurable results, from customer acquisition and retention to cost efficiency and performance improvement. With expertise spanning campaign strategy, creative, print production, fulfilment and analysis, PSE is known for making print work harder and delivering campaigns that convert