Senior Data Engineer - Market Intelligence

ISS Corporate Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data solutions provider in the City Of London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer. The role involves designing and building robust data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong SQL skills, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, with deep knowledge of either Oracle or SQL Server.
• Good proficiency in any OOP language (Python, Java, C#).
• Experience developing reliable and efficient data pipeline solutions.
• Experience with on-prem or cloud data integration system.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and investigate issues.
• Optimize performance of data systems and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Implement data governance, quality, and security best practices.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data pipeline development

OOP languages (Python, Java, C#)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Apache NiFi

Apache Airflow

AWS Glue

Job description

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) provides critical and proprietary data, business intelligence, information services and marketing solutions to the global investment management industry. ISS MI delivers full-service solutions to the asset management sector worldwide, including investment flow data, advisor sales analysis, in-depth research, analytics, editorial content and events for investment managers, asset owners and custodians, plus Transaction Cost Measurement of over 500 million trades per month. Our clients include over 1,000 of the most prominent names in the asset management industry, including 83 of the worlds' 100 largest fund managers

Role Overview

ISS STOXX is actively looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our development team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building and modernize the data pipelines that power our analytics and market intelligence capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines
• Collaborate with software engineers, database developers, data operations and product managers to gather requirements and investigate/fix issues
• Optimize performance of data systems and troubleshoot bottlenecks
• Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Implement data governance, quality, and security best practices
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve ETL pipelines

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, with deep knowledge of either Oracle or SQL Server
• Good proficiency in any OOP language (Python, Java, C#)
• Experience developing reliable and efficient data pipeline solutions
• Experience with on-prem or cloud data integration system (e.g. Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Experience with QlikSense

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow-professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.

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