Job Description Summary
Job Description
Junior Data Engineer
Permanent
Location: Edinburgh (Our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office at least 40% of the time)
Salary: A competitive salary from £27,760 - £34,700 depending on experience
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Our purpose is to help people live their best lives — including our colleagues. We invest in your talents to help you grow professionally and personally.
We help people live their best lives by supporting them with pensions, savings, and investments. At Aegon, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
As a Junior Data Engineer, you will join a team of experienced Data Engineering professionals, working on real projects from day one. Your responsibilities will include data development tasks such as assessing data quality, reviewing requirements, building data pipelines, reporting, and supporting the technical delivery for Finance teams.
You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement data solutions that add business value. Your role involves designing scalable, reliable, and secure data systems, optimizing workflows, and automating processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using SQL, Python, DataStage, and Cognos.
- Ensure data integrity and quality across systems.
- Collaborate to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
- Design and maintain data architecture supporting business needs.
- Analyze complex data sets to provide insights.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, DataStage, and Cognos.
- Knowledge of data and system architecture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
Benefits:
- Pension scheme with employer top-up starting November 2025.
- Discretionary bonus based on performance.
- 34 days leave (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
- Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, and lifestyle benefits.
To learn more about working at Aegon, click here.
Application process:
We require confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo checks including credit, criminal record, and references.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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