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Graduate Data Engineer

Cathcart Technology
Edinburgh
2 months ago
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An established and tech focused company with over 20 years of industry success is looking for a bright and ambitiousGraduate Data Engineerto join their growing team inEdinburgh (hybrid). If you're a recentSTEM graduatewith a curious mind and a passion for solving problems, this could be the perfect start to your career.


The Role:


You'll be joining a Data Engineering team of 12, where you'll get stuck into real projects from day one, no shadowing or sitting on the sidelines. Your role will focus ondatabase development and support, but you'll also get involved in everything fromassessing data qualityand designingdata pipelines, toreportingand helping shape technical delivery formajor clients.

They'll invest heavily in your development with a mix ofon the job learningandMicrosoft certified training, setting you up with in demand technical skills andexposure to industry leading tools.

What You'll Need:


** A 2:1 or above in a STEM subject (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar)


** Solid problem solving skills and a technical mindset


** Great communication skills as you'll be working closely with your team and stakeholders


** An eagerness to learn and grow


** knowledge of databases or programming (not essential)

The team has recently shifted to focus entirely ontechnical delivery, with external partners handling the consulting which gives you room to really upskill as a Data Engineer. It's a flat structure where you'lllearn directly from senior engineers.

The office has a reallyrelaxed and sociable culturewith regular BBQs and Friday pub lunches and there's even a pool table in the office (if that's your thing). This is a chance to join a really friendly and collaborative team where people genuinely enjoy working here (which their low staff turnover reflects).

The interview process is a pretty straight forward 2 stages. The first stage is made up of a 30 minute intro chat followed by a 1 hour numeracy based problem solving task. The final stage is a chat with the Managing Director and a chance to meet the team.

The office is right next toHaymarketstation and tram stop (so it's super easy to get to), and the role ishybridwith3 days a week in the officeand offers a salary ranging from£25,000 to £30,000.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate to kick off their career in a company that offers mentorship, variety, and a clear development path as a Data Engineer.

If this sounds like it could be a good opportunity for you then please

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