Software / Data Engineer – Edinburgh (6 months + experience) Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge.
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry.
You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors.
Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape.
Join us in shaping the future of technology – where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride.
Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.
About this role As a Software / Data Engineer , working with one of our financial services clients in Edinburgh you will already have gained at least 6 months commercial/internship experience.
Before client deployment, you will gain Splunk Certification, what more could you ask for!
You'll become versatile in a wide array of tools across topics covering data focused coding, data visualisation, Cloud Services and Big Data.
You'll be designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting the data pipelines that enable organizations to store, process, and analyse their data, and ensuring the data is reliable through testing and debugging.
Looking for efficiencies and optimising the data pipelines for scalability and performance will be a focus.
You'll be handling and working with large sets of structured and unstructured data and will be responsible for ensuring that the data is organized and available for data scientists and analysts to use.
Working with others is key, you could be working with other engineers, developers, data scientists, analysts and even stakeholders to understand their data needs.
We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away – that's where our award-winning Academy comes in.
We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects.
What we're looking for.
To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in Python, Java, C# or similar.
You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn program development to an advanced level.
We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.
Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.
Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.
Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.
As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training.
Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.
Why you should apply: Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated – they're tangibly rewarded.
We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year.
This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.
We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
An extra day off for your birthday.