Senior Data Engineer, FXC Intelligence

• 3+ years of data engineering, analytics engineering or Python developer experience
• We have a mix of technologies - we work with databases directly where we can, and use Python where we cannot, so an ideal fit would be a mix of Python and DB background
• Advanced skills in Python
• Familiarity with engineering culture - git, code style best practices, writing code with maintainability in mind
• Advanced skills in SQL
• Experience managing a columnar data warehouse - preferably one of - Clickhouse, Vertica, GreenPlum
• Experience with Airflow, Prefect or other task orchestration tools
• A proactive approach, with the ability to set and exemplify high standards
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change quickly
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability and desire to mentor/support more junior or less technical employees of the company

Desirable

• Typical hours are Monday-Friday working GMT/BST with potential on-call support required
• We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team, responsible for the storing and processing of most of our data
• You will work with other Data Engineers using tools such as Python, SQL, Airflow and Prefect to ensure quality and collaborate with other teams across the business
• Implementing and supporting ETLs, Data Quality monitors, and Python applications
• Conducting research into the technical stack of our data platform
• Collaborating with Product Owners and Data Analysts from across the business
• We are looking for someone who has the potential to grow to the next step in their career
• Once you feel comfortable within the team and are accustomed to the tasks, you will have the opportunity to take more ownership over the team’s backlog and roadmap, as well as take on the line management responsibilities of more junior team members if this appeals
• This will be a great opportunity to showcase your growing leadership skills!
• You will join a team of five Data Engineers, varying in seniority. In time, as you become more familiar with the company, you may take over responsibility for line management of some of them, should this suit your career goals
• The team is split into two subteams - one focused on data quality and implementation of ETL processes, the other one - overseeing data infrastructure and ML. This role is for the ETL subteam
• We have four additional technical delivery teams and as the data platform is the centre of all data flows, you will regularly interact with other Team Leads and Product Owners
• You will also have regular interaction with our fantastic Data Analysts and Technical Business Analysts