Overview

Junior Data Engineer 6 Month FTC
Up to £45,000 (pro rata)
London (5-days on-site)

A private investment firm is hiring a Junior Data Engineer to join a lean, high-performing research team as part of a long-term data transformation programme.

The firm is evolving its operating model to become more data-driven, with plans to overhaul manual processes and embed technology deeper into its deal-making strategy. With a 5-year roadmap ahead and strong backing, this is an opportunity to shape the foundation of a modern data platform from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Building ETL pipelines to automate ingestion of fragmented internal and external data
• Migrating legacy data from spreadsheets into a cloud-native environment
• Supporting strategic analysis and research projects through structured data workflows
• Developing internal tools and dashboards to surface insights
• Helping integrate business systems over time to streamline decision-making

You will have the following

• 1 year of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering; proficiency in Python and SQL
• Exposure to modern data stacks (e.g. AWS, Snowflake, Tableau)
• Excellent attention to detail, structured thinking, and a strong willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Unfortunately sponsorship is not provided for this role

If this role sounds of interest to you please apply here or send an updated copy of your CV to cameron.mason@xcede.com