Overview
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Data Engineering Team!
Data and analytics at Softcat are in transformation and acceleration with a focus on cloud technology, automation, reducing technical debt, foundational data management and controlled self-service alongside company-wide strategic initiatives where data plays a major role in its success.
To support the exciting Data strategy at Softcat, the Data Services team are looking to continually improve all things related to Data and analytics for the next 3-5 years. To support that, we are looking to expand the team.
Success. The Softcat Way.
There is a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it.
At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action.
As one of the UK's leading IT infrastructure providers and a FTSE 250 listed company, we have built a reputation for excellence. Our strategy is simple – we believe that highly engaged employees are the key to building customer trust and loyalty over the years. This trust and loyalty, combined with our market leading growth and performance, enables us to invest in our technology and services capabilities.
This investment in turns drives even more engaged employees. We are committed to giving everyone the opportunity to step up and show how much they can achieve. Our success is truly a collective effort - we succeed when all our people succeed.
As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support the BAU activities within the team, such as helping action and triage Service Desk tickets and Data Access Requests relating to our data and reporting estate. This will include bug fixes and the implementation of new functionality as well as enhancing our existing documentation repository.
This is a hands-on role, aimed at someone starting their data career. The role will enable you to gain technical skills such exposure to data warehousing, modelling, cloud and visualisation concepts as we support teams across the business.
Aside from this, you will have the opportunity to work alongside more senior engineers on the team, who will be able to help mentor you in industry best practices.
We'd love you to have;
* Knowledge of SQL (e.g SQL Server or Databricks SQL).
* Knowledge of Python.
* Knowledge of data modelling, ETL and data warehousing concepts.
* Good communication and writing skills.
* Comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
* A curious mindset and enjoys learning.
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
* Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
* Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.
Join us
To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/
Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
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