Junior Data Engineer

Overview

Lendable is hiring a Junior Data Engineer within the Engineering and Product department. The position is based in London, United Kingdom, and operates on a remote work mode within Europe. The role involves working alongside senior team members in the Data Platform team to solve complex problems, collaborate with product, analytics, and engineering units, and deliver scalable data solutions.

Requirements

Applicants need strong programming ability in Python or a similar language, along with experience using Snowflake or comparable data warehouses. Candidates should understand software engineering patterns and architectures, have experience building data-intensive systems, and possess cloud experience with a preference for AWS. The role also requires knowledge of infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, familiarity with CI/CD best practices, and an understanding of modern data architectures.

Personal qualities include self-motivation, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment regarding build versus buy decisions, and the ability to operate comfortably in ambiguity. Candidates must communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, manage multiple work streams, and maintain a pragmatic approach that balances speed with scalability and reliability.

How to apply

The multi-stage evaluation process begins with an initial conversation with the Talent team, followed by a discussion with the hiring manager. Candidates who advance will complete a technical interview and finish with a final interview involving the VP of Platform.