At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and scale financial data platforms using Python and SQL.
- Company: Dynamic fintech company focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and impactful projects.
- Other info: Join a growing team with opportunities for technical impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in financial decision-making with your data skills.
- Qualifications: Strong Python and SQL experience, preferably in fintech.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
This is a high-impact Senior Data Engineer role focused on building and scaling financial data platforms that underpin analytics, reporting, and decision-making across a complex fintech environment. You’ll work with large, business-critical datasets, owning end-to-end data pipelines that support both operational and commercial use cases within financial services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL
- Ingest, transform, and model complex financial datasets
- Partner closely with analytics, product, and engineering teams
- Improve data quality, reliability, and observability
- Contribute to cloud-based data architecture decisions
Required Experience
- Strong experience with Python and SQL
- Background in data engineering within fintech or financial services
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Proven ETL / ELT pipeline development experience
- Solid understanding of data quality and governance principles
Nice to Have
- Market or reference data exposure
- Experience with dbt, Airflow, or similar tools
- Regulatory or reporting data knowledge
Why Join
- Work on business-critical financial data platforms
- High ownership and technical impact
- Clear progression within a growing data function
Senior Data Engineer – Financial Data Platforms employer: EC1 Partners
EC1 Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among talented professionals in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for skill development and career advancement, all while working on cutting-edge high-frequency trading technologies that make a significant impact in the financial markets.
