Junior Data Engineer Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Edinburgh, Manchester or London (Hybrid)
Dufrain delivers Data Engineering, Cloud, Data Strategy & Management as well as BI & Analytics services to a range of large enterprise clients in data-rich industries. We have a particular focus on Financial Services but we continue to diversify across other verticals. We offer a leading data solutions proposition, helping our clients with ‘hands-on’ delivery of long-term data programmes to enable them to gain valuable insights and make better informed decisions.
Dufrain has delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 40% over the past two years and continue to build and strengthen our capability. In July 2022, Phoenix Equity Partners, invested in Dufrain and this allows the company to drive our next phase of growth. This growth will see us expand our operations and client services. As the UK’s leading independent data solutions provider, Dufrain is well-placed to capitalise on global demand for data services.
We live by the vision of enjoying our work and putting this into our interactions in and out of the office by following our motto #getbusyliving.
Our culture
Here at Dufrain we are dedicated to developing and nurturing our people. We always provide employees with exciting challenges and rewards. Our culture of sharing and learning from one another helps us create a great environment. Life at Dufrain involves socializing whether that is at our regional social events, team events or our various clubs that you can join. Our Tech Communities are designed to deliver forward-thinking solutions and will help you expand your knowledge and networks. And not to forget to mention our Social Communities, LGBTQ+ (Prism) and Empower (woman in Data) Open and honest feedback is important to us and that is why we do our annual employee surveys. We have an excellent Glassdoor score, please have a look and see!
The role
We have exciting opportunities for Junior Data Engineers to join our consultancy team. This role is right for individuals who have relevant experience and a passion for Data, who will thrive in the success of the delivery in a wide range of projects.
Essential experience
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Data related role
- Experience in building data solutions using Python (pandas, PySpark, etc.)
- A good knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Practical use of cloud applications (Azure, AWS, GCP) is desirable
- Using technology, such as Power BI, to visualise and present data insight is desirable
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
About you
To be successful in the role of Junior Data Engineer you will demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including communicating technical findings to non-technical audiences
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrate a passion for Data
- Love to work in a collaborative team environment
- Relishes learning new skills and technologies
What we offer you
We have a working culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent, while providing exciting opportunities and challenges to generate positive change for our clients.
You can expect guaranteed investment to your personal development. We have structed learning paths on a number of platform including Udemy and not to mention the in house knowledge that is shared by all of our consultants, our lunch and learn sessions are regular fixtures in the calendar.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual Performance related bonus
- Hybrid home/onsite/office working – Edinburgh, Manchester & London
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
- Birthday day off – celebrate with an extra holiday
- Career progress programme - guaranteed learning and development investment and your own career coach
- Life insurance
- Private medical health insurance
- Contributory pension
- Health and wellbeing group
- And many more.
What to do next
If you’re passionate about data, and you’re looking to join a leading data and analytics company based in the UK, you could find your dream role at Dufrain.
Apply to join us in our quest to get busy living and make a difference.
Please apply via the application link. Once your application has been received a representative from the Dufrain Recruitment team will review your profile and inform you of the next steps.
Please note: The recruitment process will require any candidates that are shortlisted to complete an online technical assessment.