Junior Data Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Data Engineer to join our Data Analytics team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will help us strengthen the data foundations that power decision-making across First Bus. You'll work as part of our central Data & Analytics team, supporting the build and maintenance of data pipelines and models that underpin reporting, analytics, and data science use cases. This role is ideal for someone with around a year of experience in data engineering or data-related work who's keen to learn, collaborate, and grow their technical skills in a supportive environment. What you'll be doing

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL
• Support the creation of clean, well-structured datasets that power business reporting and analysis
• Help modernise and maintain our data warehouse and associated data models
• Work with analysts and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into structured data solutions
• Monitor data loads and help troubleshoot basic pipeline or data quality issues
• Contribute to documentation, naming conventions, and consistency across datasets
• Collaborate closely with the wider D&A team to learn shared standards and delivery practices

What we're looking for

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Previous experience in a data engineering or data-related role (internship, graduate scheme, or first role)
• Good SQL skills and an understanding of how data is structured and queried
• Some familiarity with Python or R
• Interest or experience with Azure Data Factory or similar data pipeline tools
• Enthusiasm for cloud technologies (Azure preferred)
• A collaborative working style and a willingness to learn from others
• A mindset focused on data quality, consistency, and improving how data is used Salary - £30-£35,000