Junior Data Engineer

Who We Are
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More About The Role
As a Junior Data Engineer, you are a core member of our technical team. You will support the development and maintenance of our AI models and data pipelines. This is a hands-on coding role where you will learn to apply your technical skills to real-world data problems, working with large datasets and learning from our senior data scientists. In addition, you will be responsible for the delivery of AI-based features into our products and contributing to DevOps for Burson owned platforms.

The role is hybrid, based in London. You will be part of a distributed intelligence team embedded into multiple product teams, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, geographies, and functions.

What You'll Do

• Write Python scripts to clean, transform, and prepare large datasets for analysis and modelling.
• Assist in the training and validation of machine learning models.
• Run pre-written code and queries to support ongoing analysis and product operations.
• Support the maintenance of our data infrastructure within the Azure cloud environment.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to help identify patterns and opportunities.

Experience That Contributes To Success

• Qualification in Computer Science or comparable practical experience
• Experience in designing and implementing end to end business intelligence solutions
• Familiarity with agile working methodologies, such as scrum and kanban, agile development methodologies and the DevOps culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, and knowledge of best practices for collaboration and code review
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and experience with API development frameworks such as Flask
• Ability to use tools like Python Unit Tests to identify and fix bugs, as well as writing automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Experience with connecting Power BI / Apps / Automate and SharePoint resources to data processing pipelines and storage in Azure stack
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and experience with infrastructure and services including Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Fuction and Logic Apps
• Proficiency in Python. Additional scripting languages and/or one or more programming languages such as Java, R, DAX, M is an advantage
• SQL and NoSQL Databases and Data Lakes: Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, and in file formats such as Parquet for data storage and retrieval.

You Belong At Burson
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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