Full-Time · Lead Data Platform Engineer

Lead Data Platform Engineer in Charlton Kings

Aker Systems Aker Systems Charlton Kings
Full-Time JAVA ProgrammingSpring BootKafka
Employment
Full-Time
Salary
70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.)

About the role

Responsibilities

Design, develop, document, and deploy new or enhanced features for backend services.

Participate in team elaboration and estimation of user stories.

Build frequent, small releases to maintain team momentum.

Collaborate closely with other engineers in cross‑functional feature teams.

Maintain operational responsibility for the services owned by your team.

Build, optimize, and operate Continuous Deployment pipelines.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience of at least 5 years in a similar capacity.

Proven JAVA programming experience, including Spring Boot.

Fluent in writing JAVA code.

Experience with Kafka or a similar platform.

Familiarity with Scala and Spark.

Integration experience with services like Postgre SQL, Redis, or S3.

Understanding of engineering practices such as continuous delivery, clean code, and automated testing.

Experience working in Agile development and/or Dev Ops teams.

Proficiency in using Git Hub/Git Lab for source control.

Knowledge of Test Driven Development tools and frameworks.

Familiarity with Big Data technologies.

Experience with Public Cloud services, such as AWS.

  • Technologies
  • Big Data
  • Backend
  • Cloud
  • Dev Ops
  • Git Hub
  • Git Lab
  • Java
  • Kafka
  • Postgre SQL
  • Redis
  • Scala
  • Spark
  • Spring
  • Spring Boot
  • TDD
  • AWS
  • Security

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, company‑paid medical insurance and life assurance, a pension scheme, and various wellbeing initiatives.

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Your tasks

Design and develop innovative backend features while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Your profile

5+ years in software engineering with strong JAVA skills and Agile experience.

What's also included

Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and comprehensive health benefits.

Tech stack & ways of working

JAVA Programming Spring Boot Kafka Scala Spark PostgreSQL Redis S3 Integration Continuous Deployment Agile Development DevOps GitHub GitLab Test Driven Development Big Data Technologies Public Cloud Services (AWS)

Lead Data Platform Engineer in Charlton Kings employer: Aker Systems

Aker Systems is an exceptional employer that prioritises a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it a great place for talented individuals to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology solutions in a supportive environment, all while enjoying a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance. Our recognition in the industry, including the Breakthrough Culture Awards, reflects our dedication to fostering a workplace where everyone can contribute their best work.

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Contact Details:
Aker Systems Recruitment Team

Your perspectives

Make an impact in the tech world with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Locations

  • Charlton Kings

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