Site Reliability Engineer, Senior Associate

Macquarie Group Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK seeks a Site Reliability Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of data platforms, troubleshooting and optimizing data workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Python, SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS). The company offers robust benefits, including annual leave, parental leave, wellness initiatives, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Health insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting production environments with data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python for building data workflows.
• Sound understanding of SQL for database management.

Responsibilities

• Support production environments focusing on data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimize data workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain services.

Skills

Python programming

SQL querying

Cloud-based services (AWS)

Linux or Unix platforms

Automation and deployment tools

Attention to detail

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you join our dynamic Engineering team and help ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data platforms. You monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise systems that support vital data workflows, enabling smooth data movement and accessibility across the organisation. You work closely with colleagues across the business to resolve issues, automate processes, and enhance operational efficiency. You have the opportunity to contribute directly to our strategy and take ownership of diverse projects, utilising innovative technologies in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

You will support production environments with a focus on data pipelines and cloud infrastructure, troubleshoot and optimise data workflows, improve system reliability, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deploy and maintain services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supporting production environments, with a focus on data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming, particularly for building and debugging data workflows.
• Sound understanding of SQL for querying and managing databases and data lakes.
• Experience working with cloud-based services, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with Linux or Unix platforms and containerisation practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently, with high attention to detail.
• Experience with automation and deployment tools, including Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to documenting processes and sharing knowledge to support team development.

We love hearing 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.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
• 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Access to a wide range of salary‑sacrificing options.
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• Access to company‑funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
• Reimbursement for work‑from‑home equipment.

Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is 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 their identity, including 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 welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.