Junior Data Engineer

Nesta

Nesta is the UK’s innovation agency committed to social good, focusing on giving every child a fair start, fostering healthy lives, and creating a sustainable future. The Junior Data Engineer role contributes to their data science efforts, working with a collaborative team to support their missions through impactful projects.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust Python data pipelines for data collection and processing.
• Collaborate with data scientists to enable efficient model training and deployment.
• Deliver data-driven solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Build research infrastructure to support scalable activities.
• Oversee data governance processes to optimize mission team performance.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Private medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Eyecare vouchers.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficient in Python for data-centric projects.
• Understanding of Python Data Science stack like pandas/polars, scikit-learn.
• Experience with ETL/ELT data pipelines development.
• Ability to develop tools/products using LLMs.
• Familiar with version control tools like Git/GitHub.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, or MLOps.
• Knowledge of Python-based frameworks like Airflow, Metaflow and packages like FastAPI, Streamlit.

Nesta values diversity and encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates. They support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.