Graduate Data Engineer - Leeds

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Data Engineer in Leeds, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the finance sector. In this hybrid role, you'll work closely with the Data Management Team Lead to deliver impactful data solutions that drive decision-making. With a strong focus on personal development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and influence the business through innovative data practices. Enjoy a supportive culture that values creativity and collaboration while making a difference in the lives of millions. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

28 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Support

Recognition Programs

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and deploy data pipelines to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to deliver complex data solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Data Engineer - Leeds

Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from various companies across different sectors.

We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways. According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK. Why?

Because of our people — warm, welcoming, and talented. It’s our team that makes us great.

We celebrate success, learn from failure, embrace change, and welcome challenges. Join us, and from day one, you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new entrants appreciate the support and recognition they receive.

Wherever you are at Lowell, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of millions of people going through tough times. Now, let’s talk about your new role.

Working alongside the Data Management Team Lead, the Data Engineer will perform tasks to ensure the data community has the data needed for decision making through the delivery of final 'data products' in a governed manner. Responsibilities:

1. Build relationships within the business and with developers, deploying data pipelines that meet key business objectives, showcasing the value of data.
2. Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and data visualization specialists.
3. Deliver complex data solutions, including data ingestion from various sources into analytics platforms (cloud-based and on-premise), transformation, and cleansing.
4. Promote a data-first culture within the team and across the business, developing others around you.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box.
• Experience with Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, and influence beyond your department.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, tolerance for ambiguity, and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly learn, apply, and teach new technical skills.

At Lowell, we focus on personal development and career growth. We welcome applicants regardless of culture, gender, neurodiversity, or status—if you’re ready to help us make credit better for all, you’ll fit right in.

Our people are our strength. We offer a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, flexible working options, 3% flexible benefits, and a hybrid working environment in Leeds at Thorpe Park. Benefits include free parking, 28 days holiday plus public holidays (with the option to purchase more), life assurance, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.

If you’re interested in joining our team and making a difference, apply today.