Junior Software Engineer (Data Products)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Assist with scalable data ingestion and processing systems using ETL/ELT methodologies.
• Deploy and maintain software using GCP services including Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Collaborate with BI, infrastructure, and product teams on data requirements and technical solutions.
• Help build and document APIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to optimize schemas and support high-volume transactions.
• Contribute to billing infrastructure in an event-driven environment.
• Participate in testing, monitoring, logging, code reviews, and agile ceremonies.

Essential qualifications

• 2–3 years of programming experience, including internships or intensive projects.
• Academic or professional SQL exposure, with the ability to write queries and understand basic schema design.
• Familiarity with Git and basic CI/CD concepts.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and microservice communication.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A proactive approach to debugging and curiosity about data flows.

Preferred skills

• Basic Python or Shell knowledge for scripting and data automation.
• Exposure to GCP, AWS, or Azure; cloud certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized applications.
• Exposure to Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Terraform, or Terragrunt.
• Interest in Open Banking and the FinTech landscape.

Benefits

• Base salary plus equity, 25 days of holiday, and additional annual leave progression.
• Hybrid working allows up to three days per week from home, subject to eligibility.
• Nomad working is available for up to 20 days per year.
• Benefits include enhanced family leave, private medical insurance, mental health support, pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• The company provides a learning and personal development budget, cycle-to-work support, referral rewards, social activities, and office snacks.

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