Senior AWS Data Engineer

Senior AWS Data Engineer - Greenfield Market Data Platform London Vice President Level

Location: London - Canary Wharf (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office)Salary: Up to around £120,000 + Bonus + BenefitsEmployment Type: PermanentIndustry: Financial Services

We're working with a prestigious financial services client on a greenfield data engineering opportunity that's set to transform how market data is accessed and used across the business. This is a rare chance to join a high-impact initiative at its inception, designing and building a cutting-edge Market Data Store (MDS) platform using the latest cloud technologies.

This individual contributor role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer who thrives in technically complex environments and enjoys solving large-scale data pipeline challenges. You'll work with tools like AWS Glue, PySpark, Iceberg, Databricks, and Snowflake, collaborating with data scientists and stakeholders across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Implement secure and efficient data lakes and warehouses to manage high-volume, high-velocity data.
• Develop advanced data processing and analysis algorithms using Python and SQL.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deploy machine learning models.
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and governance initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical direction and mentoring junior engineers.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data engineering tools: Glue, PySpark, Athena, Iceberg, Lake Formation, etc.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and analysis.
• Deep understanding of data governance, quality, and security best practices.
• Experience working with market data and its applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Databricks and Snowflake.
• Exposure to machine learning and data science

Why Apply?

• Be part of a greenfield build with strategic visibility and long-term impact.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
• Enjoy a Vice President-level role with technical leadership and autonomy.
• Hybrid working model: 2-3 days/week in Canary Wharf office.

Interested in learning more?Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

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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