Data Engineer Apprentice

Employer description:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. 

Overview:

TransUnion looking for a Data Engineer Apprentice to join their growing Data Bureau team in Leeds. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact data solutions that shape the future of credit and financial services in the UK. You’ll work closely with internal teams to coordinate data appends, ensure quality, and drive process improvements that enhance our service delivery. Alongside, you’ll study for the Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities:

• Manage batch appends through the end-to-end cycle, including file appraisal and feedback, processing, quality control and delivery
• Collaborate with Client Management and Analytics teams to deliver customer value
• Work closely with teams in other geographical regions
• Prioritise effectively to meet client SLAs and business objectives
• Leverage engineering capabilities to champion transformative improvements to batch processes
• Use collaborative tools and agile techniques to manage technical process improvements
• Enhance skills in version control tools to ensure traceability, code quality, and efficient team collaboration

Desirable skills & experience:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively
• Passion for service excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritise workload based on client contracts
• Basic Microsoft Excel, SQL, and PowerPoint 
• Experience using R or Python
• Experience as a Data Analyst
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally in financial services 
• Knowledge of the credit industry 
• Knowledge of process improvements techniques 

Entry requirements:

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade.

Acceptable qualifications include, any of:

• Two A levels in one or more similar subject.*
• Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject.
• International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject.
• Experience with programming languages (such as Python)
• OR equivalent work experience:
• 2-3 years in a similar subject-related role.

*'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc.

Please note: Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8am - 4.30pm with 1 hour lunch break. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office per week.

Benefits:

• At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.
• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

Future prospects:

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Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.