Senior Data Engineer - AWS - London - £70,000 - £85,000
To be considered for this role, you must be SC cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance.
My client are seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to join an agile engineering team with the focus of delivering cloud-based data solutions for clients in the financial services sector.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary of up to £85,000 (DOE)
* Hybrid working (2-3 days in London office)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Performance-related bonus
* Private medical care
* And many more
Role and Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain AWS-based data pipelines using Python, PySpark, Spark SQL, AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, EMR, and Redshift.
* Design, implement, and optimise data architecture for scalability, performance, and security.
* Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust solutions.
* Apply best practices for cloud security, governance, and cost management.
* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows within AWS.
* Document and maintain architecture, pipelines, and best practices for long-term maintainability.
* Contribute to planning, progress reporting, and delivery of project milestones.
* Engage in client workshops, gather feedback, and provide technical guidance.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
* Proven expertise in AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, EMR, and Redshift.
* Solid understanding of cloud architecture, security, and scalability best practices.
* Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
* Proven ability to structure solutions, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality outputs.
* Excellent communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience in financial services or regulated environments is highly desirable.
* Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage business uncertainty.
My client have very limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy ASAP. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you’re interested, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up-to-date CV and email me at m.fox@tenthrevolution.com or call me on 0191 300 1232.
Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.
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