Graduate Data Engineer

Company Description

Blend (previously Forth Point) is an award-winning pure play data consultancy who help people do data right through project delivery across strategy and consulting, data science and BI, and data engineering. As a trusted Data & AI partner we co-create value with clients across a wide variety of industries. Our company has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies and currently have offices in Edinburgh, the Netherlands, the US, Uruguay and India. 

By combining our teams’ expert technical knowledge with a practical approach to value creation, we deliver outcomes that make a real change for our clients. From using computer vision to remotely monitor crops to implementing a BI dashboard to help swimmers win more medals – nothing we do is designed to be left on the shelf.

Job Description

What is our team like? 
Our international team is a balanced mix of varying expertise and experience. Within our team, there is plenty of room for personal ideas and personal development. A new challenge is always lingering on the horizon. What’s more? Fun! We regularly do fun things together: Friday afternoon drinks, gaming nights, running a marathon, or an exciting pub quiz. 

We are looking for talented graduates who are interested in a career in Data Engineering and want to join our dynamic team. This opportunity will be full-time and will be based in the Edinburgh office. 

Want to kick-start your career in Data Engineering? Join our All-Star program! 
Blend’s All-Star program is a 12-month full-time program, with hand-on training from our field experts, working directly with clients. During the All-Star program you will be enhancing your technical skills and business acumen by attending various technical classes. You will also be awarded several valuable certificates in the field of Data Engineering. You will also get a lot of guidance in developing your soft skills (personal leadership, project management, etc.). 

Start date All-Star program: Sept 2024! 

The Data Engineering All-Star will focus on: 

• Develop scalable and robust data pipelines using cutting-edge cloud technology and frameworks including AWS, Azure, GCP, Spark, Docker, and more. 
• Work with business leaders to solve unique business challenges using advanced analytical techniques. 
• Create modular code libraries that can be reused and repurposed for additional business needs. 
• Build good CI/CD practices and general testing rigor. 
• Implement models, data structures, and complex business transformations in an enterprise production environment. 
  Write accommodating documentation with data assets and product deliverables. 
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing data products that deliver business value. 

Qualifications

• You have a degree in computer science, math analytics or another quantitative/STEM based field. 
• You have experience in developing code and/or applications using software such as PySpark, Python, SQL, Java, etc. 
• You want to learn more about machine learning approaches, algorithms, libraries, and processes for feature selection and engineering. 
• You want to learn more about cloud-based platforms, such as Azure and AWS. If you already have experience using those platforms, this is a plus. 
• You have a great learning and teamwork attitude. 
• You are willing to work at our office in Edinburgh at least 2-3 days a week. 

Additional Information

What to expect from us: 

• A fully paid training path toward becoming a professional Data Engineer. 
• An annual salary of £30,000.
• 28 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Additional benefits such as health insurance, discount clubs and more after passing probation.
• A guided path for personal and professional development in which you obtain valuable certificates. 
• The chance to develop yourself in an inspiring, international growth company. 
• You’ll join a group of data engineers, strategists, business intelligence and data science experts that love to push boundaries, challenge each other to get the best possible results, and have fun while doing that. 

We are aiming to host a pizza night for potential candidates to hear more about the company and the role in Edinburgh on the 18th of April. We’re also conducting first interviews during the pizza night. If you would like to be considered for this in-person night, we would recommend applying prior to the 18th of April. In your application, please note if you have availability for this evening.