Junior Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer in Manchester. You will develop and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and quality while using Python and PySpark. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment, working with various teams to meet data needs. A degree in a technical field is required, alongside proficiency in Python. The role offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation scripts.
• Hands-on experience with PySpark.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python.
• Clean and transform datasets to meet business requirements.
• Assist with data quality checks and validation.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Data manipulation

Data transformation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Azure Databricks

Git

Job description

Junior Data Engineer ManchesterWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our clients growing data team. In this role, you will help build, transform and maintain reliable data pipelines that support their data architecture. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong foundation in Python and data transformation, where they’d be able to develop their expertise in data processing within a cloud-based data platform.

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark within an Azure Databricks development environment
• Clean, aggregate, and transform complex datasets to meet business requirements.
• Assist with data quality checks and support data validation requests.
• Work alongside different teams/departments to understand their data needs and provide engineered solutions.
• Assist in monitoring pipeline performance and troubleshooting data processing issues.

As Junior Data Engineer, you will have:

• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for data manipulation and automation scripts; experience in libraries such as pandas, PySpark, numpy, pyodbc or associated would be beneficial
• Hands-on experience (or academic project experience) using PySpark.
• An understanding of ETL/ELT processes and/or building data flow pipelines in any technology, and how to structure data for analytical or reporting use.
• Familiarity with SQL, writing queries, joins, and subqueries to interact with relational databases.
• A proactive approach to debugging code and identifying data inconsistencies.
• 0-2 years hands on experience in a data engineering/analytics role or equivalent academic/project experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Exposure to Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or source control principles more generally.
• Exposure to tools like ADF, Synapse or Fabric is a plus.
• Medallion data architecture architecture: Understanding of bronze, silver, gold layers within a medallion data architecture.
• A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Databases

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: CN70YW-670BD7D5

Date posted: 14 January 2026

Consultant: Ayden Bogle