Junior Data Engineer The Opportunity: Junior Data Engineer Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Data Engineer to join their thriving organisation. As a Junior Data Engineer, you will primarily focus on building and maintaining their Microsoft Fabric data management platform and data pipelines. Key data sources will include internally generated structured and unstructured data, as well as external data-sources through flat-files and API connections. You will be required to work closely with the wider D&I team to ensure and enable data endpoint availability for reporting and analytical requirements. Who are they? Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, they offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non-healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities and best value. DUTIES (included, but not limited to): Monitor and maintain Microsoft Fabric data pipelines (Dataflows, PySpark Notebooks etc.) Develop and support self-service data transformation functionality using Powerquery (M Code) Work with front-end reporting developers to provide them with cleansed and enriched data to drive their models, reports and visualisations Work with new and existing clients to ingest data into data management platform Support the Senior/Lead Data Engineer in general architecting and development of their data management platform Identify and suggest areas for improvement and automation Collaborate with the wider team and assist with any data and reporting tasks as required to move forward. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience in Powerquery M Code, Excel, SQL and Python Delivering accurate work in line with requirements Good understanding of data governance and management practices Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders Attention to detail and natural problem solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills They offer core benefits such as: Pension 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays Hybrid working (2-3 days from home a week) HTE Me Time - block up to two hours per month in your dairy as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeing Volunteering Leave Employees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year: Cycle Scheme Private healthcare Gymflex Technology at home Private GP consultations Purchase up to 10 days annual leave Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme REF-226 256