AWS Data Engineer | S3 | Data Centre of Excellence

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a forward-thinking organization in Milton Keynes as an AWS Data Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will design and maintain a robust AWS Data Estate, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive data insights that support various functional areas. You will work alongside a dynamic team of analysts, leveraging your extensive analytical skills and programming expertise to create innovative solutions. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Join us in shaping the future of data engineering!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Healthcare benefits

Employee share plans

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and deploying data pipelines using AWS services.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the AWS Data Estate, including S3 Lake Formation.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deliver data solutions.

Skills

AWS Services (S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda)

Python

Java

SQL

Data Governance

Cloud Security

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Cloud Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

AWS CLI

Snowflake

Iceberg

Job description

Job Description:

AWS Data Engineer | S3 | Data Centre of Excellence, Milton Keynes

Join our community! We have an exciting opportunity to join our Data Centre of Excellence as an AWS Data Engineer. The AWS Data Engineer will work within a team of analysts to create data and insights supporting the bank's functional areas.

You’ll utilize a variety of skills, including excellent communication, functional awareness, and extensive analytical capabilities to understand models and data frameworks that support our data assets and business strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain our AWS Data Estate, including S3 Lake Formation, Iceberg, and Snowflake platform.
2. Design AWS-based services and capabilities, adopting appropriate modeling techniques following architecture standards.
3. Lead AWS service design activities for strategic, large, and complex solutions.
4. Support the development of policies, standards, and guidelines for AWS service design.
5. Evaluate alternative design options, conducting cost, resource, and risk assessments.
6. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.

Requirements:

• Experience developing, testing, and deploying data pipelines, lakes, warehouses, and marts using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda.
• Knowledge of major operating platforms and their connectivity issues.
• Experience with cloud security and endpoint security techniques.
• Experience with data governance tools and principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, Unix shell scripting, and AWS CLI.

Preferred:

• Educational background in Cloud Engineering or Computer Science, supported by AWS certifications.
• Knowledge of encryption technologies and cloud operations monitoring frameworks.

Additional Information:

This permanent role is based in Milton Keynes, with a hybrid working pattern. We encourage applicants to consider travel distance and costs. We are open to discussing part-time hours or job shares.

Application process includes a technical interview and a formal interview, either virtually or face-to-face. We support diversity and inclusion, aiming for a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Contributions to pension schemes.
• Holiday entitlement plus options to purchase additional days.
• Car allowance, private medical insurance, healthcare benefits, death-in-service, and income protection insurance.
• Employee share plans and discounts on Santander products.