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Data Engineer Apprentice
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We're Transform
Transform is a fresh alternative to Big Consulting. As an end-to-end transformation partner, we define, design, build and operate systems that solve our clients’ toughest challenges and seize their biggest opportunities. That often means combining strategy, data, AI, technology, and change management.
We specialise in public sector and public-facing organisations—from government agencies and local authorities to energy, utilities, transportation and healthcare. We also work for some of the world’s most dynamic brands across automotive, retail, financial services, and consumer goods.
About the role
Working within the Data Engineering team you will learn how to deliver data engineering and pipelines on a range of complex client datasets, working closely with client services, data engineers, business analysts, delivery managers and data analysts/scientists.
What will you learn
- How to create and deliver data engineering pipelines on a range of client data and data services to support client data products and marketing for reporting and analytics
- How to understand client’s needs, and how to best implement that with our available technology solutions
- How to work with a range of data sources such as CRM, sales, real-time and unstructured data
- Python or C# and a range of associated libraries for data processing and manipulation
- SQL and no SQL database technologies e.g. Azure SQL or SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MySQL, Cosmos DB or Mongo DB
- Databricks and Azure DevOps
- ELT/ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks
- Over time you will help to build and configure data ingestion methods from APIs, flat files, streaming, public data sources and survey data
- Over time you will help to collation and extraction of data to create data products for marketing, reporting and AI business use cases
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Key skills needed
- Problem solving skills: Able to problem solve complex technical issues and develop innovative and elegant solutions
- Communication: Clear communicator able to understand and explore technical concepts to non-technically minded colleagues
- Reliable: Able to juggle development, work with test engineers and support work to meet both development deadlines and operational support priorities
- A growth mindset
- AI curious and ready to embrace opportunities
Entry requirements
A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade.
Acceptable qualifications include, any of:
- Two A levels in one or more similar subject*
- Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
- International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject
- BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject
Experience with programming languages (such as Python)
OR equivalent work experience: 2-3 years in a similar subject-related role.
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'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc.
Please note: Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.
Working hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Our benefits
- Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday
- Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Cycle to work & electric car schemes
- Gym & retail discounts
- Regular social events/activities
- A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package
Future prospects
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
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Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.
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