Data Platform Engineer London (Hybrid) Data Platform Engineer / Software Engineer (Data) Operating at the intersection of software and data, my client is looking to hire a Data Platform Engineer/ Software Engineer (Data), to continue building a sophisticated platform that processes high volumes of operational and market data in real time, enabling intelligent decision-making at scale. This isn't a traditional Data Engineering role. You'll be building and scaling the operational data platform that powers a core revenue-generating function of the business. The systems you build will support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation and real-time operational decision-making. Reliability, latency and scalability matter because the platform sits directly in the path of commercial outcomes. If you enjoy building production-grade systems where data is used to drive action rather than reporting, this could be an excellent opportunity. What You'll Be Doing Building and scaling AWS-based operational data platforms Designing and implementing real-time streaming pipelines processing high-volume operational and market data Developing datasets and data services that power critical business workflows Building robust data lake and warehouse architectures for both batch and real-time use cases Creating highly observable, reliable and testable systems with strong engineering standards Automating infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code Working closely with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions Contributing to the evolution of a modern, data-first platform operating at significant scale What They're Looking For Strong experience building production-grade data platforms on AWS Experience working with streaming or event-driven architectures Strong Python and/or TypeScript engineering skills Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally AWS CDK A solid understanding of data platform design, scalability and performance optimisation Experience building reliable systems with CI/CD, testing and observability practices Knowledge of modern data storage technologies and large-scale data processing Why This Role Stands Out Most Data Engineering roles focus on moving data from A to B. This role is different. You'll be building the operational platform that underpins critical commercial workflows. The challenges are genuinely engineering-focused: High-volume event processing Real-time decision support Low-latency data systems Platform reliability and observability Revenue-critical infrastructure You'll join a business with a genuine tech-for-good mission, solving complex problems with data while helping shape the future of clean energy. If you're a Senior Data Engineer, Data Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable data systems, please reach out today.
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