Data Engineer – Graduate
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Build, maintain, and operate data pipelines that power Hometrack’s core products.
- Contribute to the ingestion, transformation, and validation of large, complex datasets.
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance in production environments, meeting defined SLAs.
- Work closely with senior Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and Product partners to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team ceremonies, learning best practices in modern data engineering.
- Communicate clearly and effectively within a cross-functional engineering environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with best-in-class data platforms and tooling.
- Take ownership of well-defined business-as-usual (BAU) tasks as confidence grows.
- Assist with the investigation and resolution of data issues, developing strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Contribute ideas to improve data quality, scalability, reliability, and developer experience.
Requirements
- A strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to ambiguous problems.
- Basic programming experience (e.g. Python, SQL, or similar), gained through university coursework, projects, or internships.
- A clear interest in data engineering and building production-grade data systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive, coachable attitude and genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Benefits
- Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
- 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
- Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
- Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes
- Free Calm App membership
- Enhanced Parental leave
- Fertility Treatment Financial Support
- Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
- Gym on-site in London – or membership in regional offices
- 7.5% pension contribution by the company
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Talent referral bonus up to £5K
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data pipelinesdata ingestiondata transformationdata validationdata qualitydata reliabilitydata performancePythonSQLanalytical skills
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteamworkproactive attitudecoachable attitudeenthusiasm for learninganalytical skills