Data Platform Engineer

Macquarie Global Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Macquarie is hiring a Data Engineer to develop and maintain data products across cloud infrastructure automation, ingestion pipelines, APIs and orchestration platforms. You will own delivery within a flat engineering structure and contribute to technical strategy.

The role emphasizes Python development, AWS experience, Linux environments and data quality, with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on enabling trading teams with high-quality data solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps and software-engineering background with data and cloud automation.
• Hands-on Python development with AWS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix hosting platforms; EKS/container experience a plus.
• Understanding of databases, data lakes, query engines, SQL and DDLs.
• High attention to detail and a focus on data quality and reliable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data products across cloud infrastructure automation, data-ingestion pipelines, APIs, query engines and orchestration platforms.
• Contribute to technical strategy and own delivery within a flat engineering structure.
• Collaborate with data science, data engineering and trading teams to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

DevOps

Python

AWS

Linux/Unix

SQL

Data lakes

Containers

Data quality

Kubernetes

Tools

EKS

Job description

Join our Data Services team, where engineering, data science and analytics come together to build products that help trading teams make informed decisions and improve business operations. You will work in a collaborative environment that values practical innovation, ownership and high-quality delivery.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a Data Engineer, you will develop and maintain data products across cloud infrastructure automation, data-ingestion pipelines, APIs, query engines and orchestration platforms. Working within a flat engineering structure, you will contribute to technical strategy, solve complex problems and take ownership of delivery using modern technologies.

What you offer

• A strong DevOps and software-engineering background, with demonstrated experience solving problems and building automation in data and cloud environments.
• Hands‑on Python development and testing experience, together with exposure to cloud technology; AWS experience is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of Linux/Unix hosting platforms, with EKS and container experience viewed favorably.
• Understanding of databases, data lakes, query engines, SQL and DDLs.
• High attention to detail and a consistent focus on data quality, code quality and reliable delivery.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• 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
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About 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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.