Junior Data Engineer

About the Opportunity

If you’ve completed training or gained some early experience as a Junior Data Engineer and are looking to accelerate your career, this could be a great next step. As a Junior Data Engineer, you’ll join a team of early‑career consultants who receive ongoing mentoring, structured support from a dedicated manager, and hands‑on experience working with real data, systems, and client projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone analytical, curious, and technically minded to kick‑start their career in data engineering within a supportive, growth‑focused environment. We’re committed to helping you build strong foundations in data pipelines, platforms, and best practices so you can grow into long‑term opportunities across data engineering, analytics, or platform engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the development and maintenance of data pipelines and data integrations
• Assisting with extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL/ELT) data from multiple sources
• Helping ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across systems
• Working closely with analytics, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements
• Supporting data modelling and preparation for reporting and analysis use cases
• Assisting with monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving data workflows
• Contributing to documentation, automation, and continuous improvement of data engineering practices

Tools & Techniques You May Work With

Data Engineering & Storage:

• Relational databases, data warehouses, and cloud storage solutions

Data Pipelines & Processing:

• SQL, Python (or similar), ETL/ELT concepts, scheduling tools

Cloud & Platforms (exposure, not expertise):

• AWS, Azure, or GCP data services

Version Control & Collaboration:

• Git, Jira, Confluence or similar tools

Methodologies:

• Agile / Scrum ways of working (varies by project)

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Graduates or early‑career professionals from disciplines such as Data, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technology, STEM, or career‑switchers with relevant training
• A genuine interest in data engineering, data platforms, and how data is used across businesses
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or Python, with a desire to develop further
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail
• Confidence learning new tools and asking questions when things aren’t clear
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to grow as a data professional
• Willingness to work onsite as required — open to placement in Leeds or London

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Dedicated support: Ongoing mentoring and guidance from an experienced manager
• Upskilling opportunities: Structured training to build your technical data engineering skills
• Career growth: Hands‑on experience with real data projects and clear progression pathways
• Collaborative culture: A supportive environment focused on learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Competitive package: Competitive salary and benefits

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your data career and grow with the support of nology and a dedicated team, submit your application today — we look forward to hearing from you.