Senior Data Engineer - Python / SQL / AWS - Fully Remote

JR United Kingdom; London Fields; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the strategic direction of their Software Engineering Team. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in Python, SQL, and AWS, with responsibilities including the design and enhancement of data pipelines and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Exceptional knowledge of Python, SQL, and AWS technologies.
• Experience with data pipelines and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers and Product teams.
• Support and mentor Data Engineering colleagues.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Terraform

Data Analytics

Troubleshooting

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Senior Data Engineer - Python / SQL / AWS - Fully Remote, London (West End)

Client: W Talent

Location: London (West End), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Due to expansion, an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer.

Leading the strategic direction of the Software Engineering Team, you will have 10+ years of experience with exceptional Python, SQL, and AWS component experience.

Location: Fully Remote (London Based Company)

Salary: to £95,000 + Benefits

Key Skills:

• Experience designing and building high throughput, scalable, resilient, and secure data pipelines.
• Experience with the following AWS technologies: Glue jobs, Athena, S3, Step functions, Lambda, RDS (Aurora Postgres), DMS, Redshift, QuickSight, Kinesis Firehose.
• Expert knowledge of SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Python in a Data Analytics programming paradigm.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Good to have:

• Experience with design and implementation of integration solutions for event/data streaming.
• Experience working with Apache Superset.
• Exposure to Payments domain – ideally sanctions screening.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of data pipelines to support reporting, data extraction/export, etc.
• Own the delivery of your code from design to production.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to develop the platform.
• Collaborate with the Product team to provide expert Data Engineering advice and recommendations.
• Work with wider Technology teams (Architecture, Security) to ensure code adheres to architecture designs and security standards.
• Ensure code always meets engineering standards.
• Support the Engineering Lead in driving the strategic direction of the department.
• Support and mentor Data Engineering colleagues.