Data Platform Engineer
Data Platform Engineer
London (Hybrid)
Data Platform Engineer / Software Engineer (Data)
Operating at the intersection of software and data, my client is looking to hire a Data Platform Engineer/ Software Engineer (Data), to continue building a sophisticated platform that processes high volumes of operational and market data in real time, enabling intelligent decision-making at scale.
This isn't a traditional Data Engineering role.
You'll be building and scaling the operational data platform that powers a core revenue-generating function of the business.
The systems you build will support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation and real-time operational decision-making. Reliability, latency and scalability matter because the platform sits directly in the path of commercial outcomes.
If you enjoy building production-grade systems where data is used to drive action rather than reporting, this could be an excellent opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building and scaling AWS-based operational data platforms
- Designing and implementing real-time streaming pipelines processing high-volume operational and market data
- Developing datasets and data services that power critical business workflows
- Building robust data lake and warehouse architectures for both batch and real-time use cases
- Creating highly observable, reliable and testable systems with strong engineering standards
- Automating infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code
- Working closely with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions
- Contributing to the evolution of a modern, data-first platform operating at significant scale
What They're Looking For
- Strong experience building production-grade data platforms on AWS
- Experience working with streaming or event-driven architectures
- Strong Python and/or TypeScript engineering skills
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally AWS CDK
- A solid understanding of data platform design, scalability and performance optimisation
- Experience building reliable systems with CI/CD, testing and observability practices
- Knowledge of modern data storage technologies and large-scale data processing
Why This Role Stands Out
Most Data Engineering roles focus on moving data from A to B.
This role is different.
You'll be building the operational platform that underpins critical commercial workflows.
The challenges are genuinely engineering-focused:
- High-volume event processing
- Real-time decision support
- Low-latency data systems
- Platform reliability and observability
- Revenue-critical infrastructure
You'll join a business with a genuine tech-for-good mission, solving complex problems with data while helping shape the future of clean energy.
If you're a Senior Data Engineer, Data Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable data systems, please reach out today.