Challenge yourself with the FDM Data Engineering Graduate Programme

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Why choose the Data Engineering Graduate Programme at FDM?

Data Engineers play a crucial role in the design and creation of data-centric scalable solutions which are vital to helping an organisation understand their data and use it to facilitate growth. During the Graduate Consultant Programme, you will learn to manage and process huge datasets and become an expert in distributed data storage and computing frameworks.

The Data Engineering Graduate Programme will provide you with several weeks of intensive training, followed by ongoing collaborative tech projects and the potential opportunity to work on-site with our prestigious clients. This could mean processing massive amounts of data every day, creating dataflows, managing data lakes, designing real-time streaming and batch-type data ingestion pipelines.

Our team will be there to help you throughout your entire journey. From day one you will have a comprehensive support system available to you, including mentoring, wellbeing programs and much more!

What to expect

As an FDM Graduate Data Engineer, you will have many advanced tools and frameworks at your disposal which you will use to solve various complex data problems. During training, you will learn which tools and frameworks are best suited for different situations, as well as how to conduct data analysis and draw insights from datasets. As part of the job, you will work both individually and on group projects, in order to build collaboration skills and get a feel for the real working environment.

You will benefit from pivotal training in distributed storage and computing platforms, such as Hadoop software, as well as learn how to work with distributed file systems (HDFS), create data flows using PigLatin language and conduct data analysis. This involves learning a diverse range of languages, including Azure, SQL, HiveQL, Python and Spark. Alongside this, you will gain practical Excel training which is crucial to becoming a Data Engineer and a valuable skill to have in all technical fields.

Key Skills for a Graduate Data Engineer

  • Highly analytical thought process
  • Ability to conceptualise and break down problems
  • Coding skills
  • Passion for data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Skillful with people
  • Ability to assimilate and propose own ideas
  • Team player

Data Engineering Career prospects

Data Engineering is an extremely versatile career and offers countless opportunities for progression. Pursuing a career in Data Engineering could lead to various senior roles, such as:

  • Chief Data Engineer
  • Senior Data Engineer
  • Chief of Data Governance and Management

You will acquire a highly specialised skill set and develop expertise as a Data Engineer which will open many doors for you in your career, such as:

  • Data Solution Architect
  • Technical Data Lead
  • Data Manager
  • Data Modeller

What our consultants say

Frank Yang

Frank Yang

Mobile Applications Developer at BP International

University of Edinburgh

My team is responsible for implementing industry leading development practices within the business. During my two and half years here, I have worked on various mobile apps and automation pipelines whilst enabling other standalone teams to do the same.

Swetha Thanabalasingam

Swetha Thanabalasingam

Software Developer at Companies House

Brunel University

My current placement has been extremely beneficial for myself as both a developer and as a person working in the IT industry. I have gained a lot of knowledge and skills, but the best part has been the exposure I have had to different languages and systems.

Oliver Daniels

Oliver Daniels

Software Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group

University of Essex

I work with the react.js framework to build front-end apps for the bank and on-site, I am treated like a permanent member of the group.

Do you qualify for the Data Engineering Graduate programme?

Are you ready to pursue a career as a Data Engineer? If you’re an ambitious go-getter with a keen interest in data, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You don’t need to have any previous experience in tech or a STEM degree as we accept candidates from all backgrounds!

We also ask that you have the following:

  • Educated to a degree level (bachelor or higher) – No STEM required
  • Passionate about a career in tech
  • Eligible to work in Hong Kong

  • An excellent communicator
  • Able to commit to the full 2.5-year graduate careers programme

Could this be the ideal role for you? Apply now

Application process

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We will conduct a video interview to get to know you better and ask you a few more questions to help evaluate your suitability for the programme. You can complete this using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Please see our blog for some tips.

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You will be required to complete an IT aptitude test which is is designed to assess your skill set and help us align you to a role to complement your strengths.

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Assessment Centre

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Here, you will have the opportunity to meet the other graduates you could be training with and find out more about the programme. We will also conduct a strength-based interview which will focus on your potential for the role rather than your previous experience.

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Support and development at FDM


We offer a range of support and development initiatives, designed to help you at every stage of your journey with FDM.

Wellbeing
Programme

Wellbeing
Programme
Our online wellbeing portal provides useful resources and professional guidance to our consultants. Our Wellbeing Ambassadors are also available to offer support throughout the FDM community. We are currently training additional resource to support our Ambassadors as Wellbeing Champions.

Consultant
Experience Partners

Consultant
Experience Partners
Consultants can receive support and career guidance from Consultant Experience Partners while working on-site with our clients.

Mentoring
Programme

Mentoring
Programme
FDM partners consultants with mentors, based on their career aspirations and helps build long term professional development opportunities.

Online Learning and
Development Program

Online Learning and
Development Program
Virtual training, webinars and discussions are available to consultants, as well as e-learning platforms, including LinkedIn Learning and Intuition Know-How.

FDM
Networks

FDM
Networks
FDM Staff Networks are designed to offer a group for discussion around shared characteristics. They are employee-led and provide support for those in the community.

Employee
Recognition Awards

Employee
Recognition Awards
FDM are proud of our consultants achievements. We celebrate with company awards, including ‘Consultant of the Month’ and ‘Consultant of the Year’.

Consultant
Collaboration Platform

Consultant
Collaboration Platform
Our Consultant Collaboration Platform keeps FDM employees connected; they can socialise with each other and access helpful resources to aid learning and development.

Consultant
Experience Events

Consultant
Experience Events
We host monthly virtual events to help keep us all connected and make sure everyone feels involved in the FDM community.

Employee
Engagement Surveys

Employee
Engagement Surveys
Our partner, Inpulse, help us create employee surveys, which enable us to gain a better understanding of our people’s views and help us take positive action to accommodate their needs.

CEO
Communications

CEO
Communications
Our CEO, Rod Flavell, keeps us up-to-date regularly through LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Check out #RodsRoundUp videos to find out more.

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