Data Engineer Apprentice

Copper.co; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper.co is offering an exciting opportunity as a Data Engineer Apprentice in London. The role involves hands-on experience with data systems, programming, and visualization tools in a fast-paced environment. This 15-month Level 4 apprenticeship combines practical training with structured learning, focusing on data fundamentals and analytics.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid time off annually

Life insurance

Enhanced pension contributions with employer matching

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Assist in building and maintaining ETL data pipelines.
• Support database creation and optimization.
• Implement data security measures compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data analysts to prepare data.
• Identify and resolve data system issues.
• Maintain clear documentation of data processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification (A-levels, BTEC, etc.)

5 GCSEs including English and Math at Grade C or above

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

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Data Engineer Apprentice

Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services.

Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading, and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology - the gold standard in secure custody. Copper's multi-award-winning custody system can connect to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications, and staking pools without assets leaving custody.

Built on this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop addresses industry challenges like counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from MPC-secured wallets. It reduces settlement times to milliseconds and enhances security, reshaping asset management and trading.

Copper maintains strong security certifications and insurance coverage from an A+ rated insurer, positioning it as a trusted partner for safeguarding assets.

Department Environment

Our engineering team has led the market since Copper's launch, setting standards in blockchain technology globally. The Data Engineering team provides critical data services, enabling informed decision-making to drive growth, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiencies.

Role Purpose

A Data Engineer Apprentice supports designing, developing, and maintaining data systems and pipelines. The apprenticeship offers hands-on experience with data infrastructure, visualization tools such as Google Looker and PowerBI, programming languages like Python and SQL, database technologies like Snowflake and Postgres, and cloud platforms such as AWS.

Apprenticeship Details

The Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship lasts 15 months, plus a 3-month end-point assessment. Modules include data fundamentals, preparation and visualization, databases and SQL, programming for data analysis, data warehouses, data analysis, machine learning, and cloud platforms.

Your Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Assist in building and maintaining ETL data pipelines.
• Support database creation and optimization.
• Collaborate with data analysts to prepare data.
• Implement data security measures compliant with regulations.
• Identify and resolve data system issues.
• Maintain clear documentation of data processes.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification (A-levels, BTEC, etc.)
• 5 GCSEs including English and Math at Grade C or above
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft products
• Basic knowledge of Python, SQL, or Java
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cloud services
• Problem analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Task and workflow management skills
• Interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement

Benefits Offered

• Minimum of 35 days paid time off annually, including holidays and additional leave based on service
• Life insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions with employer matching
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We offer an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing business with career growth opportunities. If you meet these criteria and are eager to join us, apply now.

Copper is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Job ID 4587156101