Technology Apprenticeship Programme – Data Engineering and Analytics

The Data Engineering and Analytics Apprenticeship Programme within our CTO Function is a 12-month programme and offers an excellent grounding in the fundamental principles of data in one of the UK’s largest wealth management organisations. 

Key responsibilities:

• Learn and apply data engineering fundamentals - gain hands-on experience with databases, cloud platforms, and data integration tools
• Support data pipelines - help design, build, and maintain processes that move and transform data between systems
• Assist with data quality checks - monitor data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, escalating issues where needed
• Work with senior engineers - shadow and support in developing efficient, reliable, and secure data solutions
• Document processes and standards - contribute to clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and best practice
• Collaborate across teams - work with analysts, architects, and business users to understand data needs and deliver value
• Develop technical skills - grow your knowledge in SQL, Python, cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Snowflake), and modern data engineering tools
• Support data governance initiatives - help apply data security, compliance, and management standards.

You will also advance your technical skills through a curriculum developed for our apprentices and delivered through our St James’s Place Technology and Data Academy. 

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Communication (verbal/written)

• English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
• Computing, Data or analytical subjects A Level, grade On track to complete/completed (Essential)