2025 Level 4 Data Engineer Apprenticeship Programme, Ipswich

WTW

Difference makers

Begin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way.

Whichever early careers program you join, you’ll go into a role with real responsibilities, exposure to client assignments and the opportunity to build up valuable experience. With WTW behind you, you’ll learn and develop the skills to succeed in your chosen role. 

Where you means all of us

We’re proud of our culture and committed to making a real impact for our clients and colleagues. That’s why we constantly challenge ourselves to grow our inclusive culture and create a place where we’re bolder together. Our inclusion networks help us to live our values and our defined inclusion and diversity commitments improve and measure our progress. For you, this means joining a company where you can bring your whole self to work.

Your future in sharp focus

We leverage the global view and local expertise of our 48,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets to transform tomorrows. At WTW, you’ll tackle challenges with the help of a diverse, expert global team and identify strategic solutions that move us – and the world’s most powerful organizations – forward.

The Role 

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

Level 4 Data Engineer Apprenticeship Programme, Ipswich

Closing Date:  31st January 2025

Start Date 1st September 2025

Role Overview

As an Apprentice Data Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our data engineering projects and learning on the job. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools in the Microsoft Azure data stack, such as Power BI, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will gain valuable skills and contribute to delivering impactful data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration, transformation, and preparation of data from various sources.
• Collaborate with the team to create insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Help maintain and optimize data storage solutions, such as Azure Data Lake and Synapse Analytics.
• Participate in data quality and governance initiatives to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Learn and apply best practices for managing data security and privacy in the cloud.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues with support from senior team members.
• Continuously develop technical skills through training and project work.

What You’ll Learn

• Core concepts of data engineering, including ETL processes and data modelling.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure tools such as Data Factory, Power BI, Synapse, and Data Lake.
• Programming skills in SQL, Python, or similar languages.
• Principles of data governance, security, and compliance.
• Collaboration and communication skills in a professional environment.

In order to qualify for this apprenticeship you should not have an existing qualification at the same level or higher than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in data engineering and technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning.
• Basic understanding of data concepts or experience with tools such as Excel or databases is a plus.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• GCSEs/A-levels (or equivalent), preferably in STEM subjects.
• Eagerness to pursue a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Data Engineering or a related field.

The Application Process

Stage 1: Online application, including CV Stage 

Stage 2: Online testing Stage 

Stage 3: Video interview 

Stage 4: Online assessment centre 

Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding

WTW is an equal opportunity employer

WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.

Why work at WTW?

WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).

WTW Work Flex

At WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.  Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/ 

Recruiting tips 
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