Data Engineer Apprentice

at  Compare The Market

Our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.
It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!
We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.
We’d love you to be part of our journey.
Join our dynamic data team as a Data Engineer Apprentice and master cutting-edge tools like Python, SQL, AWS, and Databricks. You’ll learn from top engineers, delivering impactful solutions while developing high-quality code and streamlining data processes. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, you’ll play a key role in enhancing customer experiences, whilst developing your own expertise in cloud technologies and data engineering. This role will be studying the Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship: Data engineer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Everyone is welcome.
We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.
This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes, but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.
Some of the great things you’ll do:

This is a Level 5 Apprenticeship - in order to be eligible for this level of qualification, our ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:

• Recently completed a Bootcamp or other learning programme focused on Software Development, Data Analysis or related field.
• Have completed at level 4 apprenticeship in a a technical subject (Software Development, DevOps Engineering, Software Testing etc.)
• Have some experience working in a technical field, preferably in software (such as building, deploying or maintaining software.

You’ll also need knowledge of the following:

• Foundational knowledge of developer tools, particularly Git (Github, Gitlab etc) and relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to write at least procedural programmes in Python, familiarity with basic SQL.
• Basic understanding of Cloud basics such as CI-CD, along with confidence with the HTTP request and response cycle, and RESTful API principles.

You’ll also need to be passionate about technology, able to pick up new concepts and apply an analytical mindset.
We champion a culture of innovation and challenge and have over 300 tech experts across our teams all using the latest tools and technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Kafka, Java, Scala, Python, .Net Core, Node.js and MongoDB.
There’s something for everyone.
We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.
And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!
By applying for this role with Compare the Market, you are agreeing for us to share your email address and full name to our third-party training provider. This information will only be used for the third party to contact you, in order for you to undertake an assessment as part of the recruitment process. The third-party training provider will hold your data until the recruitment process is complete

Please refer the Job description for details