Junior Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK
Manchester
1 week ago
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Junior Data Engineer ManchesterWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our clients growing data team. In this role, you will help build, transform and maintain reliable data pipelines that support their data architecture. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong foundation in Python and data transformation, where they’d be able to develop their expertise in data processing within a cloud-based data platform.



  • Develop, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark within an Azure Databricks development environment
  • Clean, aggregate, and transform complex datasets to meet business requirements.
  • Assist with data quality checks and support data validation requests.
  • Work alongside different teams/departments to understand their data needs and provide engineered solutions.
  • Assist in monitoring pipeline performance and troubleshooting data processing issues.

As Junior Data Engineer, you will have:

  • Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for data manipulation and automation scripts; experience in libraries such as pandas, PySpark, numpy, pyodbc or associated would be beneficial
  • Hands-on experience (or academic project experience) using PySpark.
  • An understanding of ETL/ELT processes and/or building data flow pipelines in any technology, and how to structure data for analytical or reporting use.
  • Familiarity with SQL, writing queries, joins, and subqueries to interact with relational databases.
  • A proactive approach to debugging code and identifying data inconsistencies.
  • 0-2 years hands on experience in a data engineering/analytics role or equivalent academic/project experience.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Exposure to Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or source control principles more generally.
  • Exposure to tools like ADF, Synapse or Fabric is a plus.
  • Medallion data architecture architecture: Understanding of bronze, silver, gold layers within a medallion data architecture.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates


About the job

Contract Type: Permanent


Specialism: Technology & Digital


Focus: Databases


Industry: Financial Services


Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum


Workplace Type: Hybrid


Experience Level: Entry Level


Location: Manchester


Job Reference: CN70YW-670BD7D5


Date posted: 14 January 2026


Consultant: Ayden Bogle


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