Senior Data Engineer, Edgefolio
Data Platform DevOps & Architecture
3 days a week in office
Fintech solutions for asset management
Open for applications
Fintech solutions for asset management
21-100 employees
Open for applications
3 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To connect the hedge fund industry to streamline investor relations, fundraising, and client communication.
Role
Who you are
- You’ll bring 5+ years of data engineering experience with proven expertise in implementing enterprise-scale data platforms and DevOps methodologies
- We need someone who prioritises maintainable, scalable, and adaptable systems
- Microsoft Azure data stack expertise: ADF, Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Databricks (with flexibility to integrate non-Microsoft solutions)
- Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server, including data replication/integration patterns for migration
- Dimensional and relational data modeling expertise
- Medallion architecture implementation (bronze→silver→gold)
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for ELT/ETL pipelines
- Batch, streaming, and micro-batching architectures
- CDC patterns and incremental load strategies at scale
- Experience with Delta Change Data Feed or equivalent real-time sync mechanisms
- Experience building ingestion pipelines from diverse external APIs (CRM, analytics, finance, observability tools) into a unified lakehouse
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Test automation for data pipelines (unit, integration, regression)
- Azure networking and security best practices
- Container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS) experience beneficial
- Event-driven architectures and API integration patterns
- Monitoring and alerting with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Performance tuning and cost optimisation
- Git version control proficiency
- Strong understanding of information security requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar governance frameworks
- GDPR/data protection implementation, including the right-to-be-forgotten
- RBAC, encryption strategies, and audit logging
- Data lineage and quality enforcement
- Strong technical writing – please provide examples
- Clear presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience creating architecture diagrams, data flows, and runbooks
- Track record of training and upskilling teams
- Experience with structured project planning: from high-level initiatives through quarterly planning to executable tasks
- Comfort working with product managers and translating between technical and business contexts
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer to transform our analytics infrastructure from monolithic SQL/PostgreSQL systems into a modern Azure-based data platform with DevOps at its core
- This permanent position focuses on building an automated, self-service architecture designed for continuous evolution
- You’ll architect solutions using modern patterns, establish automated data pipelines with CI/CD practices, implement infrastructure-as-code, and mentor our team while building systems that adapt to emerging technologies
- We’re committed to Azure but flexible on specific products – we value pragmatic solutions based on actual needs
- Reports to: Product organisation – you’ll work closely with product teams to align data capabilities with business objectives
- Location: London office 3 days per week, flexible remote work the rest of the time
- Team: You’ll be the senior technical lead and engineer for data platform initiatives, working with business analysts, engineers, and product stakeholders
- Timeline: Initial focus on migration (6 months), then platform evolution, DevOps maturity, and capability expansion
- Architect a modern data platform with DevOps principles for long-term business evolution
- Establish automated engineering best practices for data, governance, and operations
- Build robust batch and real-time processing pipelines (integrating web application data with analytics sources and external APIs)
- Create comprehensive documentation and training materials
- Translate business requirements into maintainable technical solutions
- Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement
- You'll establish the foundation for our data platform's next decade. This platform will power our next generation of internal and customer products while empowering our business with real-time insights for faster, smarter decisions
Application process
- Technical documentation samples
- A description of a challenging data platform project you’ve delivered
- Your approach to implementing GDPR compliance in a lakehouse environment
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Edgefolio was created to enable the flow of capital to the best-rated funds in order to maximise the function of capital markets. The company aims to do this through digitisation. Its web platform connects institutional investors with relevant hedge funds, creating technology-driven solutions for a traditionally conservative and fragmented industry.
Investors are benefited by Edgefolio being secure and compliant, enabling them to easily shop around to find the best deal whilst retaining full anonymity. Hedge funds are provided with a scalable marketing platform and a highly sophisticated investor relations portal, providing an attractive option for users. Its this focus on digitisation is what sets Edgefolio apart.
The company's long-term vision is to build cutting-edge products for the fund management industry, from dynamic and data-rich fund platforms to enterprise solutions serving larger clients. It continues to establish high-profile partnerships with leading hedge funds such as MPP&E Capital, which joined its platform in 2024.
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Company
Company benefits
- Hybrid working environment: Split your time between our Moorgate office and remote working from home; the best of both worlds.
- Continuous development: We actively encourage and enable your continued growth and development.
- Bring your dog to work: ...or if you don't have a dog, enjoy hanging out with these cuties!
- A strong sense of fun: From light-hearted chat on Slack, to quarterly company activities - the work is serious, but we find the fun.
- Dress for your day: You won't find us suited and booted for no reason.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Rowen Pillay
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Edgefolio in 2013, Rowen spent 8 years at The Informed Sources Group as CEO. Before that, they were an Analyst at IDC.
Bastien Bourdon
(Co-Founder & CTO)Bastien previously Founded ESCA Technologies where they served as the CEO for 4 years. Before that, they were an eBusiness Consultant at Amadeus.
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