Data Engineer Snowflake & Asset Management

Lorien; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Life Insurance client is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract in London (hybrid). The role requires proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with AWS and Snowflake, and the ability to work with capital market data. The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to design robust solutions and effectively communicate technical requirements. Immediate application is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Hands-on experience in integrating with OMS platforms.
• Understanding of the capital markets trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable solutions for data engineering.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Experience with AWS cloud services

Hands-on experience with Snowflake

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer (Snowflake & Asset Management) — 6 Month Contract — London (Hybrid) — Via Umbrella

Our UK leading Life Insurance client are looking for a Data Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering and application development
• Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes for capital markets data
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Snowflake data platform
• Experience with cloud-native development patterns and AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.)
• Hands-on experience integrating with OMS platforms (Aladdin, Murex, Charles River, etc.) including data extraction, transformation, and real-time feeds
• Strong understanding of the capital markets trade lifecycle and order management workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to design scalable, resilient solutions
• Ability to work effectively with front-office stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Understanding of trading workflows, trade lifecycle, and settlement processes
• Knowledge of data engineering workflows, pipelines, and integration patterns
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance considerations in capital markets delivery
• Familiarity with agile principles and team-based delivery

Desirable

• Familiarity with agile delivery practices and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Team Topologies)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated testing practices
• Experience in regulated financial services environments
• Knowledge of data modelling, streaming, and real-time integration patterns
• Experience with multiple asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives)
• Knowledge of UK regulatory environment and FCA requirements
• Awareness of portfolio management processes and related systems
• Experience working directly with front-office or business stakeholders
• Background in data-intensive and cloud-native solution delivery
• Exposure to complex, multi-team delivery environments with dependencies

Application & Rights

If you find this opportunity intriguing and aligning with your skill set, we welcome the submission of your CV without delay.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.