Data Engineer

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services group in London is seeking a Data Engineer to develop and enhance data analytics capabilities. You will work with public-cloud data lakes, data pipelines, and analytics platforms like AWS, Redshift, and Dataiku. Candidates should have strong SQL and Python skills along with a passion for data and user experience. This role requires three days a week in the London office, with some flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days of annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Paid volunteer leave and donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data analytics capabilities.
• Ability to work on innovative projects and respond quickly to business needs.
• A passion for data and coding, with a focus on user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance data analytics capabilities for the business.
• Work with public-cloud based data lake and internal operations data pipelines.
• Ensure technical solutions add real business value.

Skills

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python

Experience with AWS cloud

Experience with Redshift, Dataiku, Alation

Familiarity with open-source technologies like Presto and Airflow

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our London Data and Analytics team collaborates closely with traders, desk analysts, and central data teams to deliver data and analytics solutions across our Commodities and Global Markets business lines. We focus on developing data analytics capabilities and solutions, including data catalogues, data science workbenches, visualisation tools, and real-time analytics.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As a Data Engineer, you will work directly with our business to develop and enhance data analytics capabilities. You will work with our public-cloud based data lake, data pipelines for internal operations, and external market data. Your role involves using AWS cloud and analytics platforms such as Redshift, Dataiku, and Alation, as well as open-source technologies like Presto and Airflow. You will ensure that our technical solutions provide real value to our business.

What you offer

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• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Experience with AWS cloud and analytics platforms such as Redshift, Dataiku, and Alation
• Familiarity with open-source technologies like Presto and Airflow
• A passion for data and coding, with a focus on user experience
• A learning mindset, can-do attitude, and effective communication skills
• The ability to work on innovative projects and respond quickly to business needs

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.