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AWS Data Engineer

N Consulting Limited
City of London
1 week ago
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We are building the next-generation data platform at FTSE Russell — and we want you to shape it with us. Your role will involve:



  • Designing and developing scalable, testable data pipelines using Python and Apache Spark
  • Orchestrating data workflows with AWS tools like Glue, EMR Serverless, Lambda, and S3
  • Applying modern software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, modular design, and automated testing
  • Contributing to the development of a lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg
  • Collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions
  • Building observability into data flows and implementing basic quality checks
  • Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions
  • Continuously learning about the financial indices domain and sharing insights with the team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Writes clean, maintainable Python code (ideally with type hints, linters, and tests like pytest)
  • Understands data engineering basics: batch processing, schema evolution, and building ETL pipelines
  • Has experience with or is eager to learn Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
  • Is familiar with the AWS data stack (e.g. S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR)
  • Enjoys learning the business context and working closely with stakeholders • Works well in Agile teams and values collaboration over solo heroics

Nice-to-haves:

  • It’s great (but not required) if you also bring:
  • Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
  • Exposure to data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ
  • Curiosity about financial markets, index data, or investment analytics

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level



  • IT Services and IT Consulting

Employment Type

Contract


Job Functions

  • Information Technology

Skills

  • Apache
  • Modular Construction
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)


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