Data Engineer

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What We'll Bring:

We Are TransUnion:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a Data Engineer Apprentice to join our growing Data Bureau team. 

As a Data Engineer Apprentice in our Data Bureau team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact data solutions that shape the future of credit and financial services in the UK. You'll work closely with internal teams to coordinate data appends, ensure quality, and drive process improvements that enhance our service delivery. Alongside, you'll study for the Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship.

Day to Day You'll Be:
Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship

• Complete all 7 modules of the Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship
• Complete an End Point Assessment, project report and professional discussion
• 20% of overall time doing off-the-job training

Data Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Manage batch appends through the end-to-end cycle, including file appraisal and feedback, processing, quality control and delivery
• Collaborate with Client Management and Analytics teams to deliver customer value
• Work closely with teams in other geographical regions
• Prioritise effectively to meet client SLAs and business objectives

Process Improvement

• Leverage engineering capabilities to champion transformative improvements to batch processes
• Use collaborative tools and agile techniques to manage technical process 
• improvements
• Enhance skills in version control tools to ensure traceability, code quality, and 
• efficient team collaboration

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong organisational and process management skills.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Passion for service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritise workload based on client contractual SLA's and other needs and requirements. 

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Basic Microsoft Excel, SQL, and PowerPoint 
• Experience using R or Python
• Proven experience as a data analyst in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally in financial services 
• Knowledge of the credit industry 
• Knowledge of process improvements techniques 
• Experience of working within a diverse team and communicating with stakeholders at all levels 

Progression Path:
Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant, Senior Consultant , Advisor

Impact You'll Make:

What's In It For you?
At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.
As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a place to grow: 
If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.
We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.

Flexibility at TU:
We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:
At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require 
any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting

Interview & Hiring Process:
Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.
We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

#LI-Hybrid,
Find out more about Life At TU UK:

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Technician, Administration

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