Junior Data Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh (We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 40% of their time)
Salary: A competitive salary from £27,760 - £34,700 depending on experience
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Our purpose is to help people live their best lives - and that includes our colleagues. We invest in your talents to help you grow professionally and personally.
About us: We support people with their pensions, savings, and investments. At Aegon, we strive to create a diverse organization that promotes equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Role overview: As a Junior Data Engineer, you will join a team of high-quality professionals and get involved in real projects from day one. Your responsibilities will include data development tasks such as assessing data quality, reviewing requirements, building data pipelines, reporting, and contributing to technical delivery for Finance teams.
In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement data solutions that add business value. You will be involved in designing and architecting scalable, reliable, and secure data systems, as well as optimizing data workflows and automating processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using SQL, Python, DataStage, and Cognos.
2. Ensure data integrity and quality across various data systems.
3. Collaborate with teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
4. Implement and maintain data architecture to support business needs.
5. Analyze and interpret complex data sets to provide insights.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
* Proficiency in SQL, Python, DataStage, and Cognos.
* Knowledge of data and systems architecture.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
Benefits:
* Enhanced pension scheme from November 2025: 7% employee contribution topped up by an additional 13% if you contribute 7%.
* Discretionary bonus based on performance.
* 34 days of leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
* Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, parental leave, and various lifestyle benefits such as retail discounts, cycle2work scheme, subsidized restaurant, and online GP appointments.
To learn more about working at Aegon, click here.
Application note: Please confirm you have the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo checks including credit, criminal record, and reference checks before starting.
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