Data Engineer (AWS / Spark)

Full Time
  • September 22, 2026
  • Employment Info

    JOB  SUMMARY

    This role is focused on:

    • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Spark and PySpark.
    • Building cloud-native data solutions within AWS data platforms.
    • Supporting large-scale migration of legacy and bespoke data pipelines.
    • Developing robust ETL and ELT processes using modern data engineering practices.
    • Working with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
    • Contributing to data platform optimisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Collaborating within Agile delivery teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, build, and optimise data pipelines using Spark, PySpark, and Java.
    • Develop and maintain AWS-native data solutions leveraging services including Glue, Glue Catalog, S3, Airflow, DBT, and Starburst/Presto.
    • Support the migration of existing data assets into modern cloud-based architectures.
    • Implement data quality, monitoring, and performance optimisation practices.
    • Work closely with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.
    • Troubleshoot complex data engineering issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
    • Contribute to technical design discussions and engineering best practices.
    • Provide consulting expertise and communicate effectively with customer stakeholders.

    What We’re Looking For

    Core Skills and Experience

    • Strong experience as a Data Engineer in enterprise-scale environments.
    • Hands-on experience with Spark, PySpark, and Java.
    • Strong knowledge of the AWS data ecosystem, including:

    o AWS Glue
    o Glue Catalog
    o Amazon S3
    o Starburst / Presto
    o Apache Airflow
    o DBT

    • Experience designing and supporting complex data pipelines and data integration solutions.
    • Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures and engineering best practices.
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
    • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work directly with senior business and technical stakeholders.

    Desirable

    • Financial Services industry experience.
    • Consulting experience within client-facing environments.
    • Experience delivering large-scale cloud migration or modernisation programs.
    • Exposure to modern data lake, lakehouse, and distributed data processing architectures.

     

     

     

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