The Role
An exciting entry-level opportunity has arisen to join our Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) team at a pivotal moment in our tech journey. As we transition from legacy architectures to a modern cloud-first data ecosystem, you will work alongside experienced senior developers to learn, build, and support the future of our data infrastructure.
The BIS domain works in close collaboration with stakeholders across key business areas such as Finance, Product, Marketing, and Contact Centre to design, build, and support critical data solutions. Our thriving department features 80+ developers, analysts, and product managers focused on value-driven delivery. As a trainee, you will receive mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to work on live projects across our hybrid data environment.
What You’ll Take On:
- Learn and Grow: Work closely with senior developers through pair-programming and guided mentorship to build your expertise in modern data tools.
- Support Data Workflows: Assist in developing and maintaining solutions using tools across the Azure stack (Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake), Databricks, and PowerBI.
- Deliver Value: Help build solutions tailored to business requirements, including initiatives around data security controls, cost efficiencies, and process optimisation.
- Maintain & Innovate: Support core SQL database platforms while gaining exposure to cloud-first pipelines, automated data ingestion pathways, and emerging AI/machine learning data tools.
What You’ll Bring:
Foundational Knowledge & Key Areas:
- Core Programming & SQL: Foundational knowledge of SQL, with an eagerness to write clean, efficient queries and scripts.
- Data Integration Concepts: Basic understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) concepts, data pipelines, or database management.
- Data Visualisation: Familiarity or academic/project experience with reporting tools such as PowerBI.
- Cloud & Modern Data Exposure: A keen interest in or basic familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory) and unified analytics platforms like Databricks.
Professional Behaviours:
- Eagerness to Learn: A proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn modern data architecture, dimensional modeling, and cloud technologies.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within multifunctional, fast-moving product teams.
- Communication: Clear written and spoken English skills, with the ability to ask questions, learn from feedback, and discuss technical ideas.
Desirable (Nice to Have):
- Familiarity with PySpark or relational database management systems (SQL Server RDBMS).
- An interest in data warehousing principles or dimensional modeling.
- A passion for exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to real-world data problems.
#LI-LE1 #LI-Hybrid
About UsYou know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About the Team- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Skills Required
- Foundational knowledge of SQL and ability to write clean, efficient queries
- Basic understanding of ETL concepts, data pipelines, or database management
- Familiarity or academic/project experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
- Basic familiarity with Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake
- Basic familiarity with Databricks or unified analytics platforms
- Eagerness to learn modern data architecture, dimensional modeling, and cloud technologies
- Ability to collaborate in multifunctional teams and communicate clearly in English
- Familiarity with PySpark
- Familiarity with relational DBMS (e.g., SQL Server)
- Interest in data warehousing principles or dimensional modeling
- Interest in applying AI and Machine Learning to data problems
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
