Data Engineer

Mhr; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses and coaching programs

Mental health support and paid sick-le

Additional holiday days option

Private medical insurance

Referral bonus program

Office restaurants on-site

Job summary

At MHR, a Data Engineer will join a collaborative team to design, build and optimize data pipelines using Azure, SQL and Python. You’ll contribute to data platforms that support products and customers, learning from experienced engineers and gaining hands-on experience with modern cloud data technologies.

This entry-level role suits problem-solvers who enjoy data work and continuous learning, with mentoring and a clear path to growing your technical expertise within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Early-career data engineer with a problem-solving mindset.
• Interest in learning cloud data technologies (Azure, SQL, Python).
• Familiarity with data pipelines and databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop hands-on experience with Azure, SQL, Python and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data, Software, Operations and Support teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Support monitoring, deployment, and data validation for data platforms in an Agile environment.

Skills

SQL fundamentals

Relational databases

Azure fundamentals

Python basics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Agile methodologies

Willingness to learn

Tools

Azure services

Job description

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication - all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.

With us, you’ll grow, find your flow,and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

Your Career

As a Data Engineer at MHR, you'll join a supportive team where you'll develop hands-on experience with modern cloud and data technologies while learning from experienced engineers. You'll gain exposure to Azure, SQL, Python, data pipelines, and database operations, receiving mentoring and training to help you grow into a fully-fledged Data Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and learning new technologies.

Your Team

You'll work closely with Data Engineers, Software Engineers, Operations, and Support teams to help deliver reliable, scalable data solutions that support our products and customers.

As part of an Agile engineering environment, you'll collaborate across teams, gain exposure to real-world data challenges, and contribute to the stability and performance of our data platforms while building your technical expertise.

Your Impact

As a Data Engineer, you'll help support and enhance our data platforms by monitoring databases, troubleshooting data issues, and contributing to data validation and deployment activities. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll build hands-on experience with Azure, SQL, and modern data engineering practices while developing the skills needed to progress your career in data engineering.

Key Skills

• SQL and relational database fundamentals
• Understanding of data structures and database concepts
• Microsoft Azure fundamentals
• Basic Python programming
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisation and time management
• Understanding of Agile ways of working
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies

Desirable

• Experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, or Azure Functions
• Understanding of data pipelines and orchestration concepts
• Exposure to APIs and data integrations
• Awareness of DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Experience investigating data quality or database issues

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
• Enhanced Family leave
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over retailers
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

At MHR, we’re completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.

Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.

If we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than originally advertised.