Data Platform Engineer

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial services group as a Data Platform Engineer in London. You will be part of a dynamic Engineering team, developing innovative data solutions and automating cloud infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute directly to the company's strategy. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps and Engineering background.
• Experience with cloud-based technology, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency in writing infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities

• Developing cutting-edge data product solutions.
• Building and maintaining applications for cloud infrastructure.
• Contributing to strategy and ownership of diverse projects.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

CI/CD

Python

Data Observability

SQL

Tools

Dataiku

AWS

Linux

Unix

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 34 markets with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone — regardless of 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, to orchestration platforms. Our flat structure means you will directly contribute to our strategy while taking ownership of diverse projects utilizing the latest technologies.

What you offer

• A dynamic individual with a strong DevOps and Engineering background who loves solving problems and building automation and CI/CD pipelines in the data space and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in writing infrastructure as code for public cloud environments.
• Experience with Python coding/testing or any cloud-based technology (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Dataiku.
• Good understanding of Data Observability.
• Knowledge of hosting platforms Linux/Unix (EKS and container experience is a plus).
• Understanding of databases, data lakes, and query engines; SQL/DDLs are preferred.

We welcome applications 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, customers, and 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 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 are happy to discuss how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie throughout our recruitment process.

We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and in employment. Please let us know during your application if you require additional assistance.