Junior Data Engineer - Geospatial

Junior Data Engineer Location (Hybrid 40% in office) 40000 Benefits 

Introducing Signalbox at Trainline  

Signalbox is a pioneering technology that uses location data and machinelearning algorithms to detect track and map trains in real time. By leveraging the location data in our smartphones Signalbox can identify the train a device is on and deliver personalised realtime information direct to travellers.  

Signalbox is a growing team thats increasingly integrated across the organisation driving the delivery of geolocationenhanced tools and features from ideation to production. 

We are looking for a Junior Data Engineer to join the Signalbox team within Trainline. This team is focused on creating innovative train tracking and mapping tools that use machine learning to improve the rail passenger experience.  

In this role you will help develop and test new tools and algorithms as part of a team bringing geospatial and locationbased technologies to the market. Your contributions will include building prototypes to assess feasibility and designing solutions that will be integrated into realworld products. 

As a part of Trainline you will not only receive a competitive salary and benefits but youll be joining an environment where your personal development is a top priority. Youll be part of a passionate team working on largescale production systems that deliver impactful solutions used by millions of users. 

As a Junior Data Engineer at Trainline you will...  

• Develop data engineering pipelines to enhance train tracking and contribute to improving our REST API. 
• Collaborate with the team to test and validate new products and services ensuring they are ready for realworld application. 
• Work in a multidisciplinary team exchanging knowledge with data engineers data scientists and front and backend developers to deliver new features and products. 
• Design tools frameworks and processes to improve the speed efficiency and reliability of services already in production. 

Work as part of Introducing Signalbox at Trainline  

Signalbox is a pioneering technology that uses location data and machinelearning algorithms to detect track and map trains in real time. By leveraging the location data in our smartphones Signalbox can identify the train a device is on and deliver personalised realtime information direct to travellers.  

The Signalbox team is increasingly integrated across the organisation driving the delivery of geolocationenhanced tools and features from ideation to production. 

Wed love to hear from you if you...  

• Hold a degree in engineering physics computer science or another quantitative discipline or bring relevant transferable skills  
• Have experience working with SQL and Python and are familiar with Python libraries such as Flask Fast API Django Pandas SQLAlchemy. 
• Understand optimisation techniques like partitioning and indexing in relational database systems. 
• Are familiar with data stores such as PostgreSQL DynamoDB and Redis. 
• Can use data visualisation tools to create charts or diagrams to support datadriven discussions.  
• Communicate effectively and can present your ideas and work clearly to colleagues across technical and nontechnical teams.

Nice to have  

• Knowledge of geospatial analysis including working with tools like Shapely GeoPandas or Turf.  
• Interest or experience with maps or locationbased applications like Google Maps or Mapbox. 
• Some knowledge of DevOps technologies such as Terraform Bash Linux operating systems and Docker. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD technologies such as GitHub Actions. 
• Exposure to AWS services like ECS ECR RDS and Redis. 

If you dont meet every requirement listed but feel this role is a good fit for your skills and career goals we encourage you to apply. We are looking for individuals who bring diverse ideas and perspectives to the team.  

Additional Information :

Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance a generous work from abroad policy 2for1 share purchase plans extra festive time off and excellent familyfriendly benefits.

We prioritise career growth with clear career paths transparent pay bands personal learning budgets and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one!

Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe every day in everything we do:

•  Think Big  Were building the future of rail
•  Own It  We focus on every customer partner and journey
• Travel Together  Were one team
•  Do Good  We make a positive impact

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