Overview
Join to apply for the Data Engineer - Level 5 Apprenticeship role at DWP Digital.
This range is provided by DWP Digital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Pay up to £38,772, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.
What you’ll do
We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join our Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, a two-year journey where you\'ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in one of the UK\'s largest and most impactful digital organisations.
At DWP Digital, we design and build the technology behind vital services like Universal Credit, pensions, and child maintenance. Our data engineers play a key role in making sure these services are powered by reliable, high-quality data, helping teams make better decisions and improving outcomes for millions of people.
As an apprentice, you\'ll join our Data Platforms and Operations team, working with cloud technologies like AWS and tools such as Informatica. You\'ll learn how to build and maintain data pipelines, support platform migrations, and help deliver data products that are secure, efficient, and user-focused.
You\'ll be supported every step of the way by your line manager, skills coach, and the wider data community. You\'ll also get 20% of your working time dedicated to studying for your qualification, blending practical experience with structured learning.
Who we’re looking for
We\'re looking for people who are curious, determined, and eager to learn. You\'ll need to be comfortable working with numbers and logic, enjoy solving problems, and be ready to take on new challenges. Good communication and time management skills are essential, and you\'ll be part of a collaborative team that values openness and innovation.
What you’ll need to apply
You need one of the following:
* Two A levels in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, IT, Maths, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics)
* BTEC Extended Diploma or International Baccalaureate in a relevant field
* Experience with programming languages such as Python
* Equivalent work experience in a data-related role
Please note: You must not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. You\'ll also need to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and pass Security Check clearance.
Learn as you earn. Starting salary of £38,772 per annum.
Benefits
* 24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 1 year, in addition to 9 bank holidays
* Hybrid working: in the office some of the time and at home for the rest
* Flexible working hours and days
* Family-friendly policies
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
* Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
* Sports and social activities
* Working in an award-winning environment and culture
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities
Additional information
We are a hybrid working organisation. You can expect to be in the office some of the time and working from home for the rest. Up to 3 extra days per month using flexi time may be available.
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet
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