Senior Data Engineer

La Fosse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to work on a state-of-the-art Snowflake platform. The role involves building and optimising data solutions, developing pipelines using Python and SQL, and supporting AI initiatives. This position is not only technical but also involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high standards of data quality. The firm offers a vibrant environment focused on innovation and platform advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake is required.
• Excellent skills in Python and SQL are necessary.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex and AI features is needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise data solutions in Snowflake.
• Develop pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Support AI use cases using Snowflake Cortex.
• Mentor junior Data Engineers and support onboarding.

Skills

Snowflake expertise

Python

SQL

Data quality principles

Mentoring

Financial modelling

Tools

Snowpark

SnowSQL

Cortex

Job description

We are partnering with a prestigious financial services firm building one of the most advanced Snowflake platforms in the UK. This is a high-impact role within a modern data engineering function focused on scalable data, AI enablement, and platform innovation.

You will join a growing team, working hands‑on across Snowflake while helping mentor junior engineers and shape best practice across the platform.

Role Overview

• Build and optimise data solutions in Snowflake
• Develop pipelines using Python and SQL
• Work across Snowpark, SnowSQL, Dynamic Tables, Cortex
• Support AI use cases using Snowflake Cortex
• Ensure strong data quality and governance standards
• Mentor junior Data Engineers and support onboarding
• Contribute to testing and rollout of new platform capabilities
• Strong hands‑on Snowflake experience (deep expertise required)
• Excellent Python and SQL skills
• Strong understanding of data quality principles
• Comfortable mentoring junior team members
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex / AI features
• Understanding of financial modelling or external data products

Why Apply

• Work on a market‑leading Snowflake platform
• High‑growth team with strong technical investment
• Opportunity to shape junior engineers and platform direction

Unfortunately, this role does not offer sponsorship.