Data Engineer - Data Platform

Macquarie; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their Engineering team in London. In this role, you will develop innovative data product solutions, focusing on cloud infrastructure automation and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong DevOps background, experience with Python coding, and familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within a supportive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A dynamic individual with a strong DevOps and Engineering background.
• Proficient in writing infrastructure as code for public cloud.
• Experience with Python coding/testing or any Cloud-based technology (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Developing cutting-edge data product solutions.
• Building and maintaining applications ranging from cloud infrastructure automation to query engines.

Skills

DevOps background

Infrastructure as code

Python coding/testing

Cloud technology (AWS preferred)

Data Observability

Linux/Unix hosting platforms

Databases, Data Lakes, Query Engines

Job description

Our Data Services Team offers a variety of data products with a strong focus on engineering, including data science and data analytics, to help our business users, mainly trading teams, make data-driven decisions and improve their business operations.

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 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?

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will join our dynamic Engineering team developing cutting-edge data product solutions. You will build and maintain applications ranging from cloud infrastructure automation, APIs, query engines, and orchestration platforms. Our flat structure means that you will directly contribute to our strategy while taking ownership of a diverse range of projects utilizing the latest technologies.

What you offer

• A dynamic individual with a strong DevOps and Engineering background
• Proficient in writing infrastructure as code for public cloud
• Experience with Python coding/testing or any Cloud-based technology (AWS preferred)
• Good understanding of Data Observability
• Good understanding of Hosting Platform Linux/Unix (EKS and Container experience is a plus)
• Good understanding of Databases, Data Lakes, and Query Engines, SQL/DDLs is preferred

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.

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers, and our communities. We're a global team 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

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.