We are hiring ambitious graduates who want to build strong foundations in modern data engineering in a supportive, high-performing environment.
At Hometrack, we are a true data-first company, built on modern data engineering platforms including Databricks, Azure, and AWS. You will join a team of like minded engineers building scalable, trusted, and market-leading data products. High-quality data engineering underpins everything we build and deliver.
This role combines real-world engineering delivery with training and formal certification support, fast-tracking your development into a high-impact, well-rounded data engineer.
Data Engineering Delivery
- Build, maintain, and operate data pipelines that power Hometrack’s core products. For example, our automated property valuation service is used by 18 of the top 20 mortgage lenders.
- Contribute to the ingestion, transformation, and validation of large, complex datasets.
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance in production environments, meeting defined SLAs.
Collaboration & Engineering Practice
- Work closely with senior Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and Product partners to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team ceremonies, learning best practices in modern data engineering.
- Communicate clearly and effectively within a cross-functional engineering environment.
Platform & Tooling Exposure
- Gain hands-on experience with best-in-class data platforms and tooling, including Databricks, cloud services (Azure and AWS), and modern data engineering practices.
- Learn how data pipelines are built, tested, deployed, and monitored using CI/CD and automation.
Operational Support
- Take ownership of well-defined business-as-usual (BAU) tasks as confidence grows, helping to reduce operational load on senior engineers.
- Assist with the investigation and resolution of data issues, developing strong analytical and debugging skills.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute ideas to improve data quality, scalability, reliability, and developer experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of the property data landscape and how data drives customer and business outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
- A strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to ambiguous problems.
- Basic programming experience (e.g. Python, SQL, or similar), gained through university coursework, projects, or internships.
- A clear interest in data engineering and building production-grade data systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive, coachable attitude and genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Training, Development & Certification
Hometrack is committed to developing early-career engineers. As a Graduate Data Engineer, you will benefit from a structured, academy-style onboarding model, including:
- Dedicated mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Clear onboarding milestones and expectations.
- Informal training and learning support.
Active support to achieve industry-recognised certifications, including:
- AWS certifications
- Microsoft Azure certifications
- Databricks certifications
Graduates are expected to be meaningfully contributing within their first few months, steadily increasing ownership and impact as skills and confidence grow.
Benefits
- Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
- 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
- Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
- Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes
- Free Calm App membership
- Enhanced Parental leave
- Fertility Treatment Financial Support
- Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
- Gym on-site in London – or membership in regional offices
- 7.5% pension contribution by the company
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Talent referral bonus up to £5K
Hometrack delivers the market-leading valuation service to lenders and across the property technology and financial technology industries. Our primary commercial focus is on financial services, where we serve the mortgage lender segment, including 9 of the top 10 mortgage providers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
