Apprentice Software Engineer

Pearson; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A global learning company is seeking an Apprentice Software Engineer to join their Global Data team in Chennai. The role offers hands-on experience with data platforms, supporting operations using BigQuery, and developing professional skills in a collaborative environment. Candidates should be final-year students or graduates with a strong learning mindset. This opportunity is designed for growth, leveraging cloud technologies and AI tools as part of the apprenticeship journey.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as per Apprenticeship norms.
• Legally eligible to work in India.
• Comfort using AI tools for productivity and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Global Data and Data Lakehouse operations.
• Monitor dashboards, alerts, and batch schedules.
• Assist in documenting operational procedures.

Skills

Basic knowledge of SQL

Familiarity with cloud fundamentals (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Strong learning mindset

Education

Graduate or final-year student

Job description

Job Description – Apprentice Software Engineer (Global Data)

Role Title :

Apprentice Software Engineer (Global Data)

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu (On‑site / Hybrid as per team norms)

About the Apprenticeship Program

The Apprenticeship Program is designed to build a future‑ready technology talent pipeline by providing structured on‑the‑job learning, mentoring, and exposure to real enterprise data and technology environments. Apprentices gain hands‑on experience while developing foundational technical, operational, and professional skills required for long‑term roles in Global Data and Technology Engineering.

About the Team

The Global Data (Data Lakehouse & Data Operations) team supports modern, cloud‑native data platforms that enable analytics, reporting, and business insights across the organization. The team operates in a multi‑cloud environment (GCP, Azure, AWS) with strong usage of BigQuery for analytics workloads.

The team actively leverages AI‑assisted tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity, documentation, analysis, and operational efficiency.

Role Overview

As an Apprentice Software Engineer (Global Data), you will work closely with experienced engineers and data operations specialists to support day‑to‑day activities across data platforms. This role provides hands‑on exposure to Data Lakehouse architecture, BigQuery‑based analytics, multi‑cloud platforms, monitoring systems, and operational best practices in an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Global Data and Data Lakehouse operations, including monitoring data pipelines, scheduled jobs, and platform health.
• Assist in monitoring and supporting BigQuery workloads, including job execution status, data availability checks, and basic validations.
• Help track, triage, and support resolution of data pipeline or job failures under supervision.
• Monitor dashboards, alerts, and batch schedules across GCP, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Perform basic data validation checks such as row counts, freshness checks, and completeness verification.
• Assist in documenting operational procedures, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
• Use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) responsibly to assist with analysis, learning, and documentation.
• Participate in shift handovers, team meetings, learning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow security, compliance, and data governance standards while handling enterprise data.

Learning & Experience You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to Global Data platforms and Data Lakehouse architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with BigQuery and analytics‑focused data operations.
• Understanding of multi‑cloud data engineering and operations (GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Foundational knowledge of data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), monitoring, and incident handling.
• Experience using AI‑assisted engineering tools in a real enterprise setup.
• Development of professional skills such as communication, documentation, collaboration, and operational discipline.
• Structured mentoring and regular feedback throughout the apprenticeship period.

Eligibility & Mandatory Criteria

• Graduate or final‑year student with 0–2 years of experience (as per Apprenticeship norms).
• Must meet eligibility requirements under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
• Must be eligible and willing to register on the NATS/NAPS portal as mandated.
• Legally eligible to work in India.
• Not previously engaged as a full‑time employee drawing PF (as per apprenticeship guidelines).
• Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
• Basic knowledge of SQL and data querying concepts (BigQuery exposure is a plus).
• Familiarity with cloud fundamentals (GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Introductory understanding of Data Lake / Data Lakehouse / Analytics platforms.
• Awareness of monitoring, batch processing, or incident management concepts.
• Comfort using AI tools for productivity and learning.
• Strong learning mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a data operations or support environment (including shifts, if required).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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