Junior Data Engineer

About First Bus

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL.
• Create clean, well-structured datasets for reporting and analysis; maintain the data warehouse and data models.
• Translate requirements into structured data solutions with analysts and engineers.
• Monitor data loads, troubleshoot basic pipeline and data quality issues, and contribute to dataset documentation and naming conventions.
• Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team on shared standards and delivery practices.

Candidate requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous data engineering or data-related role experience, including an internship, graduate scheme or first role.
• Good SQL skills and understanding of data structure and queries; some familiarity with Python or R.
• Interest or experience with Azure Data Factory or similar pipeline tools; enthusiasm for cloud technologies, with Azure preferred.
• Collaborative approach, willingness to learn, and focus on data quality and consistency.

Salary

• Advertised salary range: £30,000–£35,000; no pay cadence is stated.

Rewards

• Health offering includes Simply Health and Smart Health for employees and dependents, with optical and dental cashback, virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice.
• Employee assistance programme provides year-round mental health support.
• Financial wellbeing discounts, discounted train travel after six months of service, a free bus pass, onsite parking, cycle-to-work scheme, up to five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, pension and discounted FirstGroup shares are listed.