Data Engineering Academy

Who we are

Answer Digital is a proudly Employee‑Owned digital transformation consultancy headquartered in Leeds. We’ve delivered large‑scale, cutting edge and life‑saving digital solutions in both the private and healthcare sectors. After a period of huge growth, we’re looking to invest in our people with our first Data Engineering Academy of the Year.

We’re passionate about investing in our people, so much so that “Nurturation” is one of our core values (our way of nurturing growth through collaboration!)

We’re looking for motivated and ambitious people to join our Data Engineering Academy, a 12‑week programme designed to give you all the tools to be a Data Engineering Consultant here at Answer Digital.

You’ll be employed with us from Day 1 and the programme has been designed by our talented consultants to accelerate the professional development of great people.

The Academy will cover all the key tools and technologies our Data Engineers work with, so by the time the Academy is complete, you’ll have all the skills and knowledge to play a pivotal role on one of our projects.

Job Type: Academy Data Engineer

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Upon Academy graduation, role may include travel, if/when project requires it)

Salary: £27,500 (rising to £30,000 upon graduation of the Academy)

Throughout the Data Academy, you will be given the tools and knowledge to be capable of handling large datasets for analytical uses, through hands‑on experience with the latest tools and technologies. You'll have a strong grasp of the entire data lifecycle, from ingestion and storage through to transformation and analysis.

You will develop the skills to build and optimise data pipelines, ensuring data quality and efficiency, while understanding their role within modern data architectures. Your work will be geared towards making data usable and accessible for data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders who require processed data for decision‑making.

Runs over 4 weeks where you'll gain valuable experience in a live Answer project environment. You will join an existing team working for a client on a real project as a Data Engineer.

• You will have a keen and active interest in data engineering, and looking to take those next steps to kickstart your professional career.
• You will have experience in Python and SQL, and a keen interest in cloud technologies, with a basic understanding of ETL processes.
• While direct experience is not mandatory, a strong willingness to learn and lead is essential.
• You’ll also be excited by the opportunity to work in agile teams to deliver value to clients.

• A genuine commitment to developing a career in application development and digital transformation
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development.
• Great communication skills, encompassing the ability to interact confidently with diverse individuals and groups at all organisational levels, and to adapt how you communicate to suit your audience.
• A strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for both end‑users and clients.
• A collaborative and team‑oriented approach to work.
• Commercial experience or the understanding of commercial impacts to project work
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise

• Competitive salary, starting at £27,500 and increasing to £30,000 after the Academy.
• Flexible annual leave (buy/sell and carry forward).
• Twice a year income‑tax free bonus if company‑wide performance targets are met - we’re all in this together!
• Continuous training and development - if you want to learn, we’ll provide all the support you need.
• Flexible Pension - we match your own contributions up to 5%
• A flexible Healthcare cash plan so you can fund the care you value most.
• A packed social calendar including: end of year party and Summer away days, monthly and quarterly company team socials.
• Parking at Head Offices in central Leeds, plus Cycle2
  
  Work & Green Car Lease schemes to help get you here.
• The chance to give back – get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different…