Junior Data Enigneer

hireful
Central London, W3 0BJ, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

10% annual bonus Healthcare Pension Life assurance 25 days holiday Birthday off

Junior Data Engineer, Data Operations
£40,000 to £45,000 Basic + 10% Bonus + Benefits
London HQ | Remote across the UK fine though

We’re working with a growing, international SaaS organisation that is expanding its Data Operations capability and looking to hire a Junior Data Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career to gain hands-on experience in a modern, cloud-first environment. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining reliable data pipelines that support reporting, analytics and operational decision-making across the business.

Working alongside experienced Data Engineers and a collaborative data team, you’ll help develop scalable data processes, improve data quality, and contribute to well-governed datasets used by teams across the organisation. You’ll also gain exposure to enterprise-level data platforms and best practices.

The role will involve developing and maintaining data pipelines, transforming data using Python, SQL and PySpark, integrating data from various internal and external sources, and supporting day-to-day data operations. You’ll also contribute to data quality initiatives, documentation, and continuous improvements to platform reliability.

We’re looking for candidates with 1 to 3 years’ experience in data engineering, analytics engineering or a similar field. You’ll have solid Python and SQL skills, experience working with data pipelines, and an understanding of cloud-based storage such as Amazon S3. Experience with tools like Databricks, Delta Lake, or BI platforms such as Power BI or Tableau would be advantageous.

This organisation operates globally and is continuing to invest heavily in its data capabilities, making it an exciting time to join.The culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on delivering real business impact.

What’s on offer:

  • £40,000 to £45,000 basic salary

  • 10% annual bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, life assurance and more

  • 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

  • Flexible working with remote options across the UK

  • London HQ for those who enjoy office collaboration

If you’re looking to develop your data engineering skills in a high-growth SaaS environment, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to learn more.


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