Senior Software Engineer - Kafka/Spark in Chester, Cheshire

Senior Software Engineer - Kafka/Spark in Chester, Cheshire

Chester Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and build high-performance real-time data platforms using Kafka and Spark.
  • Company: Join a leading global investment bank with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Ideal for those passionate about streaming systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Why this job: Tackle complex data challenges and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark, plus a solid software engineering background.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, real-time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs
  • Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets
  • Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources
  • Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability
  • Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment

What We're Looking For

  • Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark
  • Experience building real-time or near real-time data pipelines
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and data processing
  • Background in software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, clean code)

Nice to Have

  • Experience in banking, compliance, or regulated environments
  • Exposure to high-volume transactional or voice data systems

Senior Software Engineer - Kafka/Spark in Chester, Cheshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL

Join a leading global investment bank in Chester, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and creativity, while enjoying hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll have access to cutting-edge projects and the chance to tackle complex data challenges, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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Contact Details:

Energy Jobline CVL Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Software Engineer - Kafka/Spark in Chester, Cheshire

Kafka
Spark
Real-Time Data Processing
Streaming Pipelines
Distributed Systems
Low-Latency Processing
Data Matching