Junior Data Engineer - 12 month FTC

SmartestEnergy; London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is looking for an entry-level Data Engineer to assist in developing and maintaining their enterprise data solutions. You will gain hands-on experience working with Microsoft's Azure Data Platform and contribute to building scalable data pipelines. Candidates should have a background in data engineering or analytics and be eager to learn about Microsoft Fabric. This fully remote position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £39,000.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a data engineering, data analyst, or junior developer role.
• Familiarity with Azure Data tools like Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake.
• Willingness to learn about Medallion Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of enterprise data solutions.
• Build, test, and deploy scalable data pipelines.
• Focus on data ingestion, validation, and transformations.

Skills

Data engineering experience

Exposure to Azure Data tools

Understanding of ETL/ELT

Interest in Microsoft Fabric

Experience in agile teams

Job description

The purpose of this role is to support the development and maintenance of enterprise data solutions including the Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and Medallion Architecture. You will work alongside senior engineers and architects to build, test, and deploy scalable data pipelines, with a focus on tasks such as ingestion, data validation, and structured transformations.

The role is a hands-on opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career to gain deep experience with Microsoft's Azure Data Platform and Microsoft Fabric, working on real-world solutions under guidance and mentorship.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Substantial experience in a data engineering, data analyst, or junior developer role;
• Exposure to Azure Data tools (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Pyspark- SQL);
• Understanding of what ETL/ELT means in practice;
• Interest in learning Microsoft Fabric and Medallion Architecture;
• Experience working in agile teams or projects (e.g., group projects, internships).

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human - no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

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Department IT & Change Locations SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf Remote status Fully Remote Yearly salary £28,000 - £39,000 Employment type Contract