Junior Data Consultant

Pepper Mill; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tech organization focused on nurturing talent through an award-winning Academy. This role offers diverse opportunities in data engineering, analysis, and science, with responsibilities that include designing and optimizing data pipelines. Candidates should have a passion for technology and a willingness to develop programming skills in a collaborative environment. Enjoy a supportive culture with regular performance reviews and various benefits, including annual leave and personal development budgets.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Pension

Eye care

Death in service cover

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance program

Budget for personal development

Access to alumni and community networks

Qualifications

• Ability in Python or similar languages.
• Eagerness to develop advanced programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines.
• Ensuring data reliability through testing and debugging.
• Collaborating with engineers, developers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Job description

About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About This Role

You'll become versatile in a wide array of tools across topics covering data-focused coding, data visualisation, Cloud Services, Big Data, and Machine Learning. You will be equipped to work within a variety of roles including but not limited to; Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Information Engineer.

Responsibilities include designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines that enable organizations to store, process, and analyse data. Ensuring data reliability through testing and debugging, and optimizing data pipelines for scalability and performance will be key focus areas.

You will handle large sets of structured and unstructured data, ensuring data is organized and accessible for analysis and investigation.

Collaboration is essential; you may work with engineers, developers, data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand their data needs.

We do not expect you to have all proficiencies immediately—that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are experts in building skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment that develops your specialist capabilities for client projects.

What we're looking for

You should demonstrate ability in Python or similar languages, with a passion for technology and eagerness to develop advanced programming skills.

Our Values

• Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
• Drive: Goal-oriented with pride in exceeding targets.
• Collaboration: Team-focused, fostering positive relationships.
• Innovation: Curious, creative, and open to diverse ideas.
• Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in change.

As a national organization, candidates must be willing to relocate post-training for client deployment. Remote work cannot be guaranteed. Eligibility to work in the UK is required (British or Irish citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa). We do not sponsor visas or accept Graduate/PSW Visas.

Why You Should Apply

Our environment nurtures your talents, with performance reviews every six months to recognize and reward your progress, including potential salary increases.

Additional Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Pension, eye care, death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Employee assistance program
• Budget for personal development
• Access to alumni and community networks
• Opportunities for brand ambassadorship

Joining Sparta Global is an investment in your future, offering diverse experiences and growth opportunities. No two career paths are the same here.

Our Recruitment Process

Apply online; if shortlisted, complete assessments and interviews, culminating in a competency-based interview to demonstrate communication and behavioral skills. Our Talent Team supports you throughout. Check our YouTube channel for interview tips and insights.

We look forward to your application—good luck!