Associate Data Engineer

The role

The Associate Data Engineer is a vital role within the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio and Oakbrook. As an Associate Data Engineer, you will work alongside senior data engineers and collaborate with various teams to build and maintain data pipelines, manage data infrastructure, and ensure the quality and availability of data for analysis and decision-making. You will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in Data Pipeline Development:
Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines using Python and PySpark under the guidance of senior engineers.
Work on transforming and processing data efficiently.

Cloud Technology Exposure:
Gain experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Databricks.
Assist in cloud-based data migration and optimization projects.

Data Orchestration & ETL:
Learn and support Azure Data Factory (ADF) for data orchestration.
Assist in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, ensuring data is moved and processed efficiently.

SQL Development & Data Modelling:
Write and optimize SQL queries for data retrieval and transformation.
Contribute to data modelling efforts to support business reporting and analytics.

Data Quality & Debugging:
Support troubleshooting and debugging of data pipelines.
Assist in monitoring data quality and implementing validation checks.

Agile Development & Collaboration:
Work within an agile development environment, participating in team meetings and sprint planning.
Collaborate with data analysts and software engineers to deliver data-driven solutions.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.

Essential Skills:

1 - 3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field.
Basic proficiency in Python and SQL (experience with PySpark is a plus).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS) is beneficial.
Understanding of ETL processes and data pipelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have skills:
Exposure to Databricks, Azure Data Factory, or Fivetran.
Basic understanding of finance-related data.
Interest in machine learning and big data technologies

About Blenheim Chalcot

Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.

The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!

One of our FinTech ventures, Oakbrook, is scaling fast and we re looking to hire high energy, motivated and curious talent to support them on that journey!

About Oakbrook

Oakbrook is a leading UK-based fintech lender, leveraging technology and data to create innovative and responsible lending solutions. We are transforming the consumer credit market by combining cutting-edge analytics, advanced technology, and a deep understanding of customer needs to provide fair and accessible financial products. At Oakbrook, we do more than just provide loans we are reshaping the lending experience. Our team of experts in data science, engineering, and financial services work together to build scalable, customer-focused solutions that empower people with better borrowing choices. We have a dynamic, collaborative culture where curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving thrive. By continuously improving our technology and leveraging machine learning, we aim to set new standards in responsible lending. Our business is built on transparency, agility, and a passion for making finance work better for everyone.
With a growing portfolio of lending solutions, Oakbrook is at the forefront of the fintech revolution developing smarter ways to serve near prime and non-prime borrowers while ensuring sustainable growth and long-term impact.

What we can offer you

• Be part of the World s Leading Digital Venture Builder
• Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and opportunity to work with Gen AI
• A fun and open, if a little cricket obsessed, atmosphere - we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
• 24 days of annual leave &10 public holiday days
• Private Medical for you and your immediate family & Life Insurance for yourself

Important

At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organisation. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.