Junior Data Engineer

Manchester, UK

Competitive Salary

A market leading data and technology company are looking for a Data Engineer to join the growing team at their Manchester base. Already working with an impressive list of clients on a constant stream of exciting projects, the company are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic programmer with a keen interest in data.

The Role:

You’ll be working with the data engineering team whose main function is developing a real-time data processing and analytics system for the company’s data platform. You will be working on complex problems in a challenging and fun environment, using some of the latest Big Data open source technologies.

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• 1+ year of programming experience, either professionally or as part of a relevant degree.
• OOP language experience: Python, Java, Ruby, Scala (preferable).
• SQL databasing knowledge.
• Knowledge of AWS or equivalent cloud technologies.
• An understanding of high-quality coding and testing practices.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and upskill.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Competent working as part of a team and independently.

Nice to have:

• Scala/Apache Spark/Hadoop
• Exposure to Source Control, e.g. GitHub, Sourcetree and Bitbucket.
• Experience with and knowledge of infrastructure automation.
• Agile development practice knowledge

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding, dynamic and close-knit team and work on some super exciting projects. As a company who stay true to their start-up roots, employees are truly valued and the tech and methodologies used are always cutting edge.

Interviewing this week so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think you’d be a good fit! Grads welcome to apply!!