Junior Data Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Hyra
£310 Per day
Inside
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Data Engineer role is a remote position aimed at individuals early in their data careers, focusing on developing engineering skills within a public sector context. The position involves designing and maintaining data pipelines, improving ETL processes, and utilizing programming languages like Python and SQL. Candidates will work on secure data platforms that support critical public services while ensuring data quality and operational efficiency. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for contract extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and supporting data lake operations.
- Implementing and improving ETL and ELT processes to transform and validate data.
- Using Python and SQL to move data and turn requirements into technical solutions.
- Monitoring data quality, documenting data models, and resolving platform issues.
- Automating data workflows and operational tasks within an Agile delivery framework.
Key Skills:
- A degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics.
- Hands-on experience with SQL and programming languages like Python, Java, or Bash.
- A solid understanding of ETL processes and data modelling fundamentals.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git in a production environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the UK and eligible for security clearance.
Salary (Rate): £310 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: IT
Type: Remote | Salary: Competitive salary An innovative organisation in the public sector space is looking for a Junior Data Engineer. This role is designed for someone early in their data career who wants to develop strong engineering fundamentals in a real production environment, building and operating secure data platforms that support critical public services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and supporting data lake operations.
- Implementing and improving ETL and ELT processes to transform and validate data.
- Using Python and SQL to move data and turn requirements into technical solutions.
- Monitoring data quality, documenting data models, and resolving platform issues.
- Automating data workflows and operational tasks within an Agile delivery framework.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics.
- Hands-on experience with SQL and programming languages like Python, Java, or Bash.
- A solid understanding of ETL processes and data modelling fundamentals.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git in a production environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the UK and eligible for security clearance.
What's On Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £310 per day (Inside IR35).
- Initial 7-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
- Remote working flexibility with occasional travel to London.
- Exposure to large-scale regulated data platforms and public sector governance.
- Apply via Hyra to be considered for this opportunity.