Junior Data Engineer

RealityMine

Junior Data Engineer at RealityMine developing and maintaining data pipelines with Python and SQL. Collaborating with experienced engineers to enhance data solutions in a hybrid working model.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonScalaSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a mix of real time and batch ETL jobs on a large and complex dataset.
Use and continue to develop your Python and SQL skills to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and scalability.
Engage in continuous improvements to develop innovate and scalable data solutions.
Participate in code reviews, pairing and mentoring with experienced engineers.
Work with the team to understand requirements and manage and organise priorities effectively.
Continually review and measure the performance of the data pipeline and evaluate improvements in design, architecture and tooling.
Design and develop ETL, infrastructure as code and automation scripts that follow industry best practices and standards.
Support and identify improvements to the deployed production systems to ensure high application uptime and stability.
Monitor application performance to handle increases in scale and data volumes.
Maintain clear documentation for datasets, logic, processes and known issues.
Collaborate with internal engineering, product and operations teams to align on scope and deliverables.
Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures with respect to Security, Quality and Health & Safety.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of SQL and Python professional development experience as a Data Engineer, preferably using AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
A self-motivated and proactive learner with a growth mindset, who is keen to develop and progress their data engineering career.
Strong analytical and communication skills to take a data driven approach in presenting decisions to stakeholders.
The ability to problem-solve and break down complex problems, whilst working on large and complex datasets.
Someone who is flexible and agile, ready to adapt to changes when things don’t go to plan.
Knowledge of agile software development best practices including continuous integration, automated testing and working with software engineering requirements and specifications.
Good interpersonal skills, positive can-do attitude and willing to help other members of the team.
Experience using Apache Spark (scala or python) is preferred, however training will be provided.
Exposure to using AI tools to enhance productivity and quality of coding, reviews and documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays. After two years with us, you can also buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
Peace of Mind: Life assurance and a workplace pension with employer contributions.
Reward for Performance: Bonus scheme that recognizes your hard work and contributions.
Cycle to Work Scheme: For the cyclists among us, we've got you covered.
Gear You’ll Love: Choose the tech that works for you, we'll try and source it!
Learning & Growth: Benefit from one-to-one coaching, a budget for training programs, and all the support you need to keep growing.
Giving Back: Join us in supporting local charities and making a positive impact.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLETLApache SparkInfrastructure as CodeAutomation ScriptsData Pipeline Performance MeasurementData AccuracyData IntegrityData Scalability

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingFlexibilityAgilityInterpersonal SkillsProactive LearningGrowth MindsetTeam CollaborationPositive Attitude