Data Engineer/Analyst - Graduate Development Program

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Data Engineer/Analyst, Graduate Development Program at ION, a global FinTech software product company delivering trading, workflow automation, market data and business‑intelligence solutions. The three‑year graduate scheme places recent graduates on a full‑time permanent contract, giving them real responsibility on live projects and mentorship from senior staff. During the programme you will own end‑to‑end data transformation and reporting pipelines, bridging business processes with technology. Daily tasks involve engaging with business and process owners to map data sources, reinterpret their meaning and evaluate their usefulness for reporting and analytics. The role requires a recent graduate with a degree in a quantitative discipline, strong analytical abilities and a passion for automating data workflows. Experience with data modelling, ETL tools or scripting languages is expected. Familiarity with SQL and basic programming is essential. Nice‑to‑have skills include exposure to cloud platforms, data‑visualisation tools and an interest in financial markets. What the role asks for: - Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills - Experience with data modelling and ETL processes - Proficiency in SQL - Ability to write scripts or code (e.g., Python, Java) - Nice‑to‑have: exposure to cloud data services - Nice‑to‑have: experience with data‑visualisation tools - Nice‑to‑have: interest in financial markets