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Junior Data Engineer(Apprentice)

Care Quality Commission
London
3 days ago
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Are you curious about how data can improve the way we make decisions? Do you enjoy solving problems and want to develop technical skills that make a genuine impact? Join our Data & Insight (D&I) team as a Data Engineer Apprentice, and help us design, build and maintain the data pipelines that power our regulatory insights. You will work alongside experienced data engineers in our Enterprise Data & Reporting function, supporting projects that shape how CQC uses data across the organisation. While you learn on the job, you'll complete a fully funded Level 5 Data Engineering apprenticeship with our training partner.


What you’ll learn

  • The full data engineering lifecycle and principles of data modelling.
  • Designing and maintaining analytics pipelines that deliver actionable insights.
  • Maximising the value of business data through clean, reliable data flows.
  • Building core technical and leadership skills that support data‑driven decision‑making.
  • You will spend around 6 hours per week in structured learning (previously 20% off‑the‑job time) and the rest applying your new skills on live projects.
  • You’ll be supported by a line manager, mentors and peers, and have access to internal communities and learning tools.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain data pipelines using tools such as Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
  • Design and optimise data products and data models in the cloud (Azure).
  • Collaborate with QA engineers and senior colleagues to ensure data quality and reliability.
  • Take part in initiatives like team hackathons, applying new skills to real‑world challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Have some programming experience (ideally Python, but others welcome).
  • Are keen to build skills in SQL, data modelling, testing, Git, CI/CD and a DevOps mindset.
  • Communicate clearly and work well in a team.
  • Are motivated to complete a structured apprenticeship and apply learning at work.
  • Experience working with data – using databases, Excel or SQL to query, analyse and manage information.
  • A practical approach to solving technical problems where data or systems are involved.
  • Some experience writing code (Python, SQL or Scala) and an interest in growing your capability further.
  • Applicants must have lived in the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) for the past three consecutive years.
  • No prior Data or Computer Science degree or similar experience.
  • Not be currently enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or overlapping course.
  • Commit to the minimum planned off‑the‑job learning time (6 hours per week) for the duration of the programme.
  • Hold Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or above), or be willing to complete Functional Skills as part of the programme.

Benefits

  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.


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