2x Senior Data (Platform) Engineers (SQL Server/AWS)
Posted 1 day ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment
£750 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: We are looking for two Senior Software Engineer/Data Platform Engineers to enhance a large-scale financial data platform within a leading financial organization. The role requires expertise in SQL Server and AWS, focusing on modernizing core systems and delivering scalable services. Candidates should be adept at working with both legacy and modern architectures, particularly in designing robust APIs and data services. This position offers flexible working options and is ideal for those with a strong background in financial services and data-heavy platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the evolution of a large-scale financial data platform.
- Modernize core systems to improve performance and reliability.
- Deliver scalable services for the next generation of the platform.
- Work confidently across both legacy and modern architectures.
- Design and build robust APIs and data services.
Key Skills:
- Deep SQL Server development/optimisation experience.
- Strong AWS knowledge (Lambda, Amazon S3, API Gateway).
- Experience working in environments with legacy estates/servers.
- Experienced with programming languages such as Python or C#.
- Background in financial services or data-heavy platforms.
- Solid mathematical or quantitative background beneficial for analytics-focused work.
Salary (Rate): £750.0 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Your new company
Working for a globally renowned financial organisation
Your new role
We are seeking 2x Senior Software Engineer/Data Platform Engineer's to support the ongoing evolution of a large-scale financial data platform. Our environment combines long-established enterprise systems and Legacy components with modern cloud-based services running on AWS. The platform processes high-volume structured data and underpins both internal systems and customer-facing products.
A substantial portion of the platform is built on large SQL Server data estates, so strong SQL Server expertise is essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernising core systems, improving performance and reliability, and delivering scalable services for the next generation of the platform. This role is ideal for engineers who can work confidently across both Legacy and modern architectures, and who have deep experience designing and building robust APIs and data services.
What you'll need to succeed
- Deep SQL Server development/optimisation experience.
- Strong AWS knowledge (Lambda, Amazon S3, API Gateway).
- Experience working in environments with Legacy estates/servers.
- Experienced with programming languages such as Python or C#.
- Background in financial services or data-heavy platforms with experience with legacy/modern platforms.
- Solid mathematical or quantitative background would be beneficial for analytics-focused work.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.