Lead Data Platform Engineer | Energy Trading | Python, Snowflake, Dagster, & AWS | Up to £140,0[...]

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Commodities Trading firm is looking for a Lead Data Platform Engineer to guide the expansion of their Enterprise Data Platform in London. This role involves leading a team of data engineers, designing strong data solutions, and driving modernization initiatives using Python, Snowflake, and AWS. The position comes with a competitive salary and hybrid work model, coupling significant responsibility with a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive bonus & benefits package

Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in Central London HQ

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of data engineers.
• Proficient in data architecture and cloud technologies.
• Experience in Capital Markets or Commodities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 Data Engineers.
• Design and build enterprise-grade data platforms and ETL pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise-wide data architecture standards.

Skills

Python

Snowflake

Dagster

Terraform

CI/CD

AWS

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Lead Data Platform Engineer | Energy Trading | Python, Snowflake, Dagster, & AWS | Up to £140,000 + Benefits | Hybrid – London, london (city of london)

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Client:

VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Data Platform Engineer | Energy Trading | Python, Snowflake, Dagster, & AWS | Up to £140,000 + Benefits | Hybrid – London

A Lead Data Platform Engineer is required to join a fast-growing Commodities Trading firm at the forefront of the global Oil & Gas markets. As part of their continued investment in data and analytics, they're scaling their Enterprise Data Platform to drive smarter, faster trading decisions—and they need an experienced leader to guide this transformation.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead a team of 5 data engineers within the central data architecture function, setting the technical direction and ensuring best practices across the business. You'll be hands-on with modern data technologies, while also mentoring, coaching, and guiding the team in delivering scalable, high-performance solutions.

• Terraform, CI/CD, AWS (and some on-prem)

? Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 Data Engineers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Design and build enterprise-grade data platforms and ETL pipelines using Python and Dagster.
• Own the adoption and integration of Snowflake, driving the migration from legacy platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deploy new tooling, improve data quality, and accelerate delivery.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for environment automation.
• Champion CI/CD and DevOps practices within the data engineering space.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise-wide data architecture and governance standards.
• Operate in a regulated environment, ideally with prior experience in Capital Markets or Commodities.

? Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £140,000 per annum
• Competitive bonus & benefits package
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in Central London HQ

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in a business that’s investing heavily in its data strategy and infrastructure. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the firm’s long-term data platform vision while mentoring a growing team.

If you're interested, please apply with your latest CV or reach out directly to [emailprotected] .