Vacancy detailSenior Data Engineer 72,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: PermanentThe OpportunityA leading technology and digital intelligence organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, develop and maintain data engineering solutions supporting complex client requirements, including work within the National Security and public sector environments.The successful candidate will combine strong technical data engineering expertise with the ability to lead engineering teams, engage with stakeholders and translate business requirements into effective, scalable data solutions.Working alongside data architects, data scientists, analysts and wider technical teams, the Senior Data Engineer will help organisations extract, transform, store and deliver data for downstream consumption, enabling informed decision-making and improved business outcomes.This is an opportunity for a technically accomplished data professional to take ownership of engineering delivery, shape data platforms and contribute to the development of modern data engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Data Engineer, the successful candidate will:Design, build, improve and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform and load data.Develop and deploy high-quality data engineering components using software engineering and DataOps best practices.Collaborate with data architects, data scientists, analysts and other engineering teams to deliver effective data flows.Develop and maintain cloud-based data infrastructure and services to host and store data.Apply data management, orchestration, security and data modelling principles across engineering solutions.Adapt to evolving data engineering tools, technologies and techniques.Lead data engineering teams from a technical perspective, establishing delivery frameworks that support effective execution.Lead technical design sessions and contribute to the selection of strategic data products for data engineering platforms.Develop broader expertise across data architecture, data strategy, data science, data modelling and analytics.Demonstrate increasing technical depth and breadth across a range of data engineering products and technologies.Essential Skills & ExperienceThe ideal candidate will have strong data engineering experience, combining hands-on technical capability with leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong programming skills in Python, SQL or similar programming languages.Extensive experience with AWSExperience building, maintaining and optimising data pipelines and ETL processes.Understanding of data engineering principles, data management and data modelling.Experience with data orchestration and the development of reliable data workflows.Experience establishing or working with cloud services to host data infrastructure and store data.Knowledge of data security and the principles required to manage data effectively.Experience applying software engineering practices to data development and deployment.Senior-Level Technical LeadershipIn addition to hands-on engineering expertise, candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead technical delivery and support the development of wider data engineering capabilities.Providing technical leadership to data engineering teams.Building effective teams and supporting collaboration across data disciplines.Developing expertise across data architecture, strategy, modelling and analytics.Cloud Data Engineering & Data PlatformsThe role involves configuring cloud services to support data infrastructure and storage requirements.Candidates should understand how data is collected, processed, stored and made available to downstream consumers. The ability to work across different data engineering tools and platforms, assess technical options and select appropriate solutions for client requirements will be important.Experience with modern data engineering approaches, orchestration, cloud infrastructure and DataOps practices will be particularly relevant.The role offers exposure to complex data challenges and the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams developing high-quality technical solutions.Candidates must be comfortable working collaboratively, understanding client needs and delivering data engineering outcomes within environments where technical quality and effective delivery are essential.Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance is required for this position.Mandatory field.Your name*Your surname*Your email address*I confirm I currently have the right to take full time employment at the location for which I am submitting my CVPlease state the locations where you currently have the right to take full time employmentAttach a file (Word or PDF only accepted)MessagePrior to submission of this form, the user acknowledges and accepts Anson McCade's Terms and Conditions of Use + Privacy Policy + Data Protection Compliance Statement* Quantitative Research, Trading & Risk Digital + Analytics Information Technology + Cyber Security Business Change and Transformation + Strategy IT / Software Sales
Senior Engineer, Data Engineering in London employer: ANSON MCCADE
Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.
