Lead Data Engineer/Architect | Up to £160,000 | London
Industry: Trading
Location: London – 4 days in office
Job type: Full-time
Salary: £135,000 – 160,000
?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
Why Join?
- Be part of a groundbreaking transformation at a leading global commodities trading firm.
- Work on cutting-edge technologies and help shape the future of data-driven trading.
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals and contribute to a strategic initiative backed by substantial investment.
- Enjoy a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
To find out more information please apply or message me on LinkedIn