Junior Engineer

LinkedIn Job Wrapping; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Artefact in London is seeking a Junior Engineer to join our London office. You will work on engineering projects alongside senior team members and pursue training and certification to grow in software engineering, data science, and data architecture.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and ongoing skill development across cloud platforms and modern ML techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Math, Stats, Physics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Strong Python programming and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with SQL querying relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and clean code practices.
• Basic cloud familiarity (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Docker awareness.
• Interest in learning, proactive attitude, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work on engineering projects with senior team members.
• Engage in training and certification to enhance skills in software engineering, data science, and data architecture.

Skills

Python

SQL

Algorithms

Data structures

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Quantitative field

Master's or PhD

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

17th Floor, 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, EC2V 7HR

Who we are

• Artefact is a leading global consulting firm dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data and AI. We work with a variety of businesses, from supermarket chains, to private equity firms and telecoms; including Nissan, L'Oréal, Carrefour, WHSmith, Orange, Beiersdorf, BNP Paribas, and Samsung.
• Our success stems from combining advanced data technologies, agile methods for quick delivery, and dedicated teams of data scientists, data engineers, business consultants, and data analysts.
• Our 1,800 employees operate in 25 countries (Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, India, Africa) and we partner with 1,000+ clients.

What you will be doing

As a Junior Engineer in our London office, your role will encompass:

• working on engineering projects together with senior team members
• training and certification to enhance your skills in software engineering, data science, and data architecture.

Qualifications

Necessary education and experience

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python and a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Software Engineering Fundamentals: A demonstrable understanding of version control and repository tools (Git, CI/CD) and a commitment to writing clean, well-documented code.
• Data Skills: Experience with SQL for querying relational databases.
• Problem-Solving Skills: An analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable steps.
• Eagerness to Learn: A genuine passion for technology and a proactive attitude towards self-development and learning new skills, as demonstrated through projects or coursework.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and learn from senior members.
• Cloud and MLOps Exposure: Basic familiarity with a cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and an awareness of concepts like containerization (Docker).
• Core ML Knowledge: A good grasp of fundamental machine learning concepts, including supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation techniques, and feature engineering.
• Advanced Education: A Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is a strong plus.