Data Integration Specialist

Data Integration Engineer | Up to £160,000 | London Industry: Trading Location: London – 4 days in office Job type: Full-time Salary: £135,000 – 150,000 ​Our client, a world-leading commodities trading company, is embarking on a monumental digital transformation to become a data-driven organisation. This initiative, spearheaded by top leadership, represents a significant cultural shift and a massive technological overhaul. They seek a Lead Data Integration Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in data engineering and a solid background in legacy technologies such as Java. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working on large, complex trading systems, ideally within investment banking environments. What you’ll do: Develop advanced data abstraction layers to integrate legacy trading systems (WPF, Oracle, Java) with a modern AWS-based data and analytics stack. Lead a team of engineers and data scientists to drive the transformation of our client’s data infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications. Ensure data consistency, validity, traceability, and accessibility for data scientists and analysts. Utilise applied mathematics and inference techniques to decipher and understand undocumented databases and systems. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Proven experience in enterprise-scale data engineering and managing large databases. Expertise in legacy systems integration with cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Strong programming skills in Java and Python and familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with ORM systems, SOAP APIs, data modelling, ETL processes, and data governance. Prior experience in commodities trading or financial markets is essential To find out more information please apply or message me on LinkedIn