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We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Azure Data Engineer to join our Group Data Office (GDO). This role is perfect for someone early in their career or transitioning into data engineering, with a strong eagerness to learn and grow. You will receive training and hands-on experience to develop skills in building and maintaining data solutions using Azure technologies, supporting enterprise analytics, and contributing to exciting data-driven projects.

Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager, this role supports the Data Engineering Team in building and maintaining our Azure data platform. As part of a collaborative environment, you will work alongside experienced professionals to learn how to build data pipelines, integrate third-party data, and support Power BI data model development.

You will be expected to

  • Learn how to design and implement Azure Data Lake Storage solutions to support analytics and reporting needs.
  • Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines for Extract, Load, and Transform (ELT) operations from various enterprise systems into the ADL.
  • Receive training to support the integration of Azure Synapse into our data ecosystem.
  • Develop foundational skills in coding best practices, such as code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
  • Work on tasks involving APIs and data exchange between systems.
  • Learn about data formats like XML and JSON and their transport over secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS).
  • Participate in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) with a focus on learning and contributing to testing, deployment, and maintenance activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to start or accelerate your career in data engineering while working on impactful projects. If you are passionate about data, eager to learn, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

What you'll need

To be successful in the role, we are looking for

  • A genuine eagerness to learn and develop a career in data engineering.
  • A basic understanding or exposure to cloud technologies (e.g., Azure or similar).
  • A problem-solving mindset and a willingness to take on challenges.
  • Interest in coding principles and foundational programming skills in languages like Python, PySpark, or similar.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, with an open attitude toward feedback and guidance.

The following would also be advantegous to be successful in the role

  • Exposure to or interest in data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based storage.
  • Awareness of tools like Azure Data Lake, Synapse, or other cloud warehousing technologies.
  • Familiarity with Agile project delivery or DevOps practices is a plus.
  • Coursework, certifications, or training in Azure or data-related fields.

Our company and benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies