Data Engineer
Posted Today by Hays Specialist Recruitment
£800 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
City of London, UK
Summary: As a Data Engineer at a leading financial services organization, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a modern data platform that enhances core clearing operations and supports advanced analytics and regulatory reporting. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, making it ideal for experienced professionals who thrive in dynamic environments. You will be responsible for end-to-end data solutions and contribute to the enterprise-wide data strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver a scalable data platform for core clearing operations and analytics.
- Own end-to-end data solutions and contribute to the enterprise-wide data strategy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data platform meets business needs.
- Implement modern data engineering tools and practices.
- Ensure compliance with financial services regulatory frameworks.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years' experience in data engineering or software engineering within financial services or a regulated environment.
- Proven experience delivering production-grade data platforms.
- Strong hands-on capability with Python, SQL, Airflow, Spark, Kafka, dbt, Snowflake.
- Experience with Back End technologies (e.g., Java/Spring Boot).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native data architectures.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
- Exposure to financial services regulatory frameworks such as EMIR, MiFID II, GDPR, PFMI, or similar.
Salary (Rate): £800 daily
City: City of London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Your new company
Well known Financial Services Organisation
Your new role
We are working with a leading financial services organisation undergoing a major transformation of its clearing and data estate. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering a modern, scalable data platform that supports core clearing operations, advanced analytics, and regulatory reporting. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of business and technology, ideal for an experienced data engineer who enjoys owning end-to-end data solutions and contributing to enterprise-wide data strategy.
What you'll need to succeed
- 5+ years' experience in data engineering or software engineering within financial services or a similarly regulated environment
- Proven experience delivering at least one production-grade data platform
- Strong hands-on capability with modern data engineering tools such as Python, SQL, Airflow, Spark, Kafka, dbt, Snowflake (Essential)
- Experience with Back End technologies (eg Java/Spring Boot)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native data architectures
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
- Exposure to financial services regulatory frameworks such as EMIR, MiFID II, GDPR, PFMI, or similar
What you'll get in return
An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.
What you need to do now
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