Big Data Engineer

Information Tech Consultants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Tech Consultants Ltd is seeking a Junior Software Engineer – Big Data in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on developing Python applications for data processing, writing SQL queries, and handling large datasets within ETL pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Data Science. UK-based relocation may be required depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in Python, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience working with databases and datasets.
• Knowledge of Pandas, NumPy, or similar libraries.
• Understanding of data structures and data-processing concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python applications for data processing and automation.
• Write and optimize SQL queries.
• Work with large datasets and databases.
• Support ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Clean, transform, and validate data.
• Troubleshoot and improve data-processing applications.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Pandas/NumPy

Data processing concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Hive

Kafka

Job description

Junior Software Engineer (Big Data) - Start Date: 25th August 2026

Location: United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 2–5 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science (Required)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year

About the Role

Information Tech Consultants Ltd (ITC) is hiring a Junior Software Engineer – Big Data to work on data-driven technology projects with our UK clients.

We are looking for candidates with strong Python and SQL skills who are interested in data processing, Big Data, and building scalable data solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Develop Python applications for data processing and automation.
• Write and optimize SQL queries.
• Work with large datasets and databases.
• Support ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Clean, transform, and validate data.
• Troubleshoot and improve data-processing applications.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of professional experience in Python, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience working with databases and datasets.
• Knowledge of Pandas, NumPy, or similar libraries.
• Understanding of data structures and data-processing concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Spark, Hadoop, Hive, or Kafka.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Understanding of ETL and data pipelines.

Important

• UK-based candidates only.
• Willingness to relocate within the UK based on client/project requirements.