IGA Talent Solutions
Junior Data Engineer
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IGA Talent is partnered with a leading technology-enabled sustainability and data analytics consultancy to appoint a Junior Data & AI Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to join a growing organisation in a role that works across AI, data engineering, and sustainability. You'll work on real-world AI and data products used by institutional investors and global organisations, gaining hands-on experience from day one while working alongside experienced engineers.
Have you recently completed a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related quantitative degree?
Do you enjoy building software, solving technical problems, and working with Python and data?
Are you curious about AI technologies and interested in developing practical engineering skills in a collaborative environment?
If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to launch your career.
The Opportunity
Joining a small and highly collaborative engineering team, you'll work on AI and data pipelines that support research, analysis, and decision-making. You'll be given well-defined projects and mentorship from experienced engineers while taking ownership of meaningful work from the outset.
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This role is focused on engineering rather than client-facing activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys writing code, understanding systems, and ensuring outputs are accurate and reliable.
In this role, you will:
- Build and enhance components of data ingestion and AI-enabled assessment pipelines using Python
- Develop tests, validation checks, and monitoring processes to ensure data quality and reliability
- Work with structured data and relational databases, including writing and optimising SQL queries
- Investigate outputs, identify issues, and support the ongoing improvement of data and AI systems
- Build internal tools and automation that improve efficiency across the wider team
- Maintain clear documentation and contribute to engineering best practices
- Develop your technical expertise while working closely with experienced engineers and AI technologies
Who we're looking for:
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
- Strong Python fundamentals gained through studies, internships, personal projects, or open-source contributions
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with version control and collaborative software development practices
- An interest in AI technologies and demonstrable experience using AI coding assistants or tools
- A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, testing, and problem-solving
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from feedback
- Exposure to cloud technologies, large language model APIs, sustainability, or financial markets would be advantageous but is not essential
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Why this opportunity stands out:
- Work on real products and AI solutions from the beginning of your career
- Join a small team where your contributions have visible impact
- Learn directly from experienced engineers in a supportive environment
- Gain hands-on exposure to Python, data engineering, AI applications, and cloud technologies
- Hybrid working model with one to two days per week in the London office
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Clear opportunities for growth, responsibility, and long-term career progression
If this sounds like a fit, reach out to Oliver Clark for a confidential conversation via LinkedIn or at oclark@igatalent.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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