Senior Data Engineer

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience of AWS data analytics tools including QuickSight and Glue, coupled with a solid background using SQL and Python, to join a leading financial services organisation.

The Senior Data Engineer will drive data strategy and reporting excellence by leading the development of MI/BI solutions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, impactful insights.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the CTO & the Data and Reporting Manager to define and implement the short & the long-term strategies around Data & MI reports.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and third parties.
  
  
• Analyse both large and complex reporting requirements.
  
  
• Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Developers, Designers, DevOps Engineers, and the wider business.
  
  
• Hands-on development of MI & BI reports for the various business units.
  
  
• Work with four other Data Engineers / Reporting Developers, and the Data and Reporting Manager.
  
  
• Support, mentor and help the more junior members of the team.
  
  
• Test and cross validate reports for accuracy and integrity.
  
  
• Perform regular, technical reviews of your team’s work.
  
  
• Analyse and recommend enhancements to the MI reports, processes, and standards.
  
  
• Assist with resolution of support issues.
  
  Skills & Competencies
  
  
• Excellent SQL and data modelling skills
  
  
• Strong experience with ETL & ELT development from various data sources
  
  
• Proficient in dashboard design and development
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Amazon QuickSight (or similar visualization tools)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of AWS Glue and scripting in Python for ETL
  
  
• Experience working in Agile teams and using tools like JIRA & Confluence
  
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
  
  
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent thinker
  
  
• Team-oriented with a “can do” attitude
  
  
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies
  
  Knowledge & Qualifications
  
  
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
  
  
• Experience with Amazon Redshift and ideally MySQL
  
  
• Understanding of data pipelines and architecture within cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  
  
• Familiarity with SAP Business Objects (helpful but not essential)
  
  
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and performance optimization
  
  This is a fantastic time to join a fast growing and highly successful financial services business. Please register your interest by applying now