Junior Data Engineer: Azure Pipelines & Data Analytics

First Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounts platform

Travel perks (train)

Free bus pass

Parking & cycle to work

Holiday allowance

Pension & share purchase

Job summary

First Bus in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to strengthen our Data Analytics team. You will help build and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL, create clean datasets for reporting, and support data warehouse modernization.

The role suits someone with around a year of data engineering or related experience, eager to learn, collaborate, and grow technical skills in a supportive environment. A strong foundation in SQL and knowledge of cloud tech are valued.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Previous data engineering or data-related experience (internship, graduate scheme, or first role)
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of data structures and querying
• Some familiarity with Python or R
• Interest or experience with Azure Data Factory or similar data pipeline tools
• Enthusiasm for cloud technologies (Azure preferred)
• Collaborative working style and willingness to learn from others
• Focus on data quality, consistency, and improving data usage

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL
• Support the creation of clean, well-structured datasets that power business reporting and analysis
• Help modernise and maintain our data warehouse and associated data models
• Work with analysts and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into structured data solutions
• Monitor data loads and help troubleshoot basic pipeline or data quality issues
• Contribute to documentation, naming conventions, and consistency across datasets
• Collaborate closely with the wider D&A team to learn shared standards and delivery practices

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Azure Data Factory

Cloud technologies

Team collaboration

Data quality

Education

CS / Data Science / Software Eng or related

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Job description

First Bus in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to strengthen our Data Analytics team. You will help build and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL, create clean datasets for reporting, and support data warehouse modernization.

The role suits someone with around a year of data engineering or related experience, eager to learn, collaborate, and grow technical skills in a supportive environment. A strong foundation in SQL and knowledge of cloud tech are valued.