Junior Data Engineer

About AXA

Job overview

Key responsibilities

• Assist with reliable data pipelines integrating data from different sources.
• Write simple SQL and Python scripts for data extraction, transformation and loading.
• Perform data quality checks and follow best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge.
• Document processes in team wikis and knowledge bases.
• Monitor scheduled jobs and alert on failures.
• Collaborate with analysts and teammates to deliver data requirements.

Work arrangements

• Work between home and office, spending at least two days per week (40%) away from home.
• From December 2026, spend three days per week (60%) away from home; this may include office attendance, client visits or industry events.

Skills and experience

• Degree or equivalent experience through apprenticeship, internship, relevant coursework or self-directed projects.
• Python skills for data processing or scripting and fundamental SQL knowledge.
• Interest in data engineering and willingness to learn technical concepts.
• Familiarity with structured data formats and relational databases.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach; confident asking for help and interested in professional development.
• Must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Annual pay review and performance-based bonus.
• Employer-funded private medical cover.
• 25 to 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing services and three paid volunteering days per year.
• Paid parental and carer's leave, including 26 weeks' maternity leave and eight weeks' co-parent leave.