Data Engineer Degree Apprenticeship 2026 - Finyx

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity within our York Delivery Centre. The right candidate will be joining alongside a number of other Analysts at the same level and given the opportunity to work across a number of areas including:

• Client Engagements - working as part of a Finyx team on digital, data & technology programmes and projects.
• Sales - assisting in the identification of potential opportunities and supporting the creation of bid responses.
• Service Line Development – aiding in the creation of materials that will help us to sell and to deliver our consulting services.
• Internal Initiatives – contributing to the ongoing growth of Finyx; improving internal processes and contributing to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (I,D&E) agendas.

We are looking for a flexible, dynamic individual who will grow into the position and look to build experience across all areas of our business. Curiosity and continuous improvement are highly valued, meaning you don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If you’re excited about this role and think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, understand and communicate business problems or opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the design and build of automated data systems and pipelines.
• Identify areas for improvement, research potential options, analyse the impact of change and define success measures.
• Establish structured data stores and consolidating information from various sources of an organisation.
• Transform documented business workflows into automated processes using tools within the business.
• Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation to present clear findings and recommendations.
• Summarise and present data / conclusions in the most appropriate format for users, by translating technical concepts into non-technical language.
• Take an iterative approach to completing task-based outputs for a project.
• Prepare for, attend, and contribute to client meetings and workshops.
• Helping to identify and qualify new client opportunities for Finyx and supporting the bid process; coordinating and tracking the completion of our bid response.
• Assisting in the development of Data and AI methodologies.
• Implement and improve internal data platform functionality.
• Creating materials to upskill employees and explain our Services.
• Providing support (and potentially owning) ongoing internal Finyx projects; this may include analysing and improving internal processes, supporting the design and delivery of company events such as internal training courses for example.

What we are looking for

• A proactive attitude with the ability to progress tasks autonomously.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and thoughtful communicator who values open dialogue and clarity.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A keen interest in data concepts and technology.
• Organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Ability to approach tasks with a process orientated, data driven mindset.

We’d love to see experience in

• Working within a professional environment.
• Working with Microsoft suite (incl. PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Delivering high quality presentations to a range of audiences.
• Awareness of technology trends (e.g. AI).
• Introduced to data concepts such as data modelling, pipeline usage and visualisation.

Entry requirements

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade. Acceptable qualifications include, any of: Two A levels in one or more similar subject. Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject. International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject. BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject.
• Experience with programming languages (such as Python) OR equivalent work experience: 2-3 years in a similar subject-related role.
• ‘Similar subject’ relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with ‘Digital and Technology Solutions’. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc.
• Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

Working hours

• 9am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday (office based), Friday will be working from home.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme via salary sacrifice (if eligible).
• Private healthcare (after probation).
• Death in service.

Future prospects

• 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About Finyx:

Since 2006, Finyx have supported our clients to deliver large and complex digital transformation programmes and projects that have added real value to their operations. We work on high value, innovative and interesting projects for clients who are strategically vital for the UK economy in both the Private and Public Sectors. Finyx operate out of three office locations in London, York and Belfast. We pride ourselves on having built a happy and healthy place to work with an open, non-corporate, fun culture built on mutual respect and trust.

How to apply

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