Data Engineering Apprentice

# Data Engineering Apprentice - Birmingham Job Req  Date: 4 Mar 2026

Function:
Apprentices Unit:
Digital

Location:

Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom Salary: 23810##
** Digital – Data Engineering Apprenticeship (Level
5)
***
* Location:

** Birmingham   
** Salary**: £23,810   
** Team**:
Consumer Digital – Identity   
** Start date**: 7th September   
** Apply by**: 18th March 2026

Help shape the future of secure digital identity for millions of customers

Join our Identity team within Consumer Digital and play a key role in how BT Group builds a trusted, secure digital identity for the UK. If you’re curious about how data flows through systems, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn how modern data platforms work, this apprenticeship is an exciting first step into a high growth, high impact career.
** About the team
** We are the Identity Team within Consumer Digital. Our mission is to provide customers with the most secure and trusted digital identity in the UK, enabling:

A common framework for verification and validation across all channels

A single view of all products and services

A reliable platform used across BT Group, with teams delivering prioritised outcomes

Our work has evolved from implementing a new identity architecture to running a critical, scalable platform that is used widely across the business. You’ll be joining a team responsible for data accuracy, resilience, and the integrity of identity services across BT.##
** About the role
** This role sits within our software engineering team, with a focus on data models, integrations, and platform stability. You’ll learn how identity data flows between systems, how to analyse and improve data quality, and how to support the team in identifying issues before they impact customers.
* Working with experienced engineers, architects, and product specialists, you’ll help us:
* Understand where data gaps or quality issues exist
* Identify the root cause of problems within data workflows
* Improve how data is used across the Identity platform
* Explore how AI can be used to enhance data integrity and reduce risk

You’ll expand your technical understanding on the job, be part of a supportive team, and gain hands on experience with real data challenges that support millions of customers.
** What you’ll be doing
*** Work with data models to understand how identity information is structured and used.
* Investigate data issues, identify root causes, and support fixes.
* Analyse data flows to understand gaps, risks, or inconsistencies.
* Use AI tools to help improve data quality and strengthen platform stability.
* Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders across the Identity and wider Digital teams.##
** What we’re looking for
** We’re looking for someone who’s curious, eager to learn, and passionate about solving problems.

As a Data Engineering Apprentice, you’ll study for the recognised apprenticeship of Data Engineering Level
5.Qualifications5 GCSEs at grade 4–9 (C or above), including Maths, English, and Science, or SCQF Level 5.2 A Levels at BB or above (or equivalent) in STEM subjects such as IT, Data, Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, or Physics.

Unfortunately, we are not accepting any applications for those who are on a student/graduate visa, or who will need sponsorship during the scheme. All applicants will therefore need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of the scheme without this we cannot accept an application.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.

Accessibility support for Candidates:##
** Skills that will help you succeed
*** Able to analyse data and spot patterns.
* Familiarity with AI tools or platforms
* Able to explain technical issues clearly to nontechnical audiences
* Good stakeholder management and communication skills
* Understanding of data integrity and why it matters
* Awareness of database systems and SQL basics
* Understanding of cloud platforms (or willingness to learn)
* A desire to learn, develop, and grow your skills
* Huge discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband - saving you hundreds of pounds every year.
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