Junior Data Engineer (Senior Associate), Consulting

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Data Engineer to support the development and optimization of data solutions across cloud-based platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with technical and business teams to build reliable data pipelines, enable analytics, and support data-driven decision-making.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes across cloud data platforms.
• Develop and optimize data models, data transformations, and workflows using Python and SQL.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to ensure data is structured for effective downstream consumption.
• Support stakeholders in understanding data requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of data pipelines and storage solutions.
• Contribute to data quality, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
• At least 4 years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to business analysis activities, including requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and process documentation.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and/or Power BI.
• Experience working within cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Prior experience within a consulting or professional services environment.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.