Senior Data Engineer. Python, SQL, Alteryx, ETL, Power BI, Collibra. Energy Trading. 85,000-90,000 + Bonus and Benefits. Hybrid 3 Days a week in Central London office.

Senior Data Engineer. Python, SQL, Alteryx, ETL, Power BI, Collibra. Energy Trading. 85,000-90,000 + Bonus and Benefits. Hybrid 3 Days a week in Central London office.

My client is a top tier energy trading firm based in Central London. They are looking for a permanent Senior Data Engineer.

The Data Management team is part of the Data Team which works closely with the Front Office and is the centre of data management, data quality and control and it has direct responsibility over the development and maintenance of EDF Tradings datasets.

Main responsibilities

This role bridges hands on data engineering with data governance. You will design and operate robust data pipelines and models with a focus on embedding governance by design - capturing metadata and lineage, enforcing access controls and data quality, and ensuring our catalogue and stewardship model reflect the reality of how data flows across the firm.

You will collaborate with traders, analysts, and product teams to translate business needs into governed data products that are high quality, discoverable, and meet the needs of its users.

Support the establishment and management of data products by identifying critical data, gathering and documenting data requirements, and embedding data risk and control management within data flows.

Develop and maintain the data catalogue and metadata management processes, ensuring automated population and enrichment of metadata from data pipelines and models.

Implement and monitor data quality controls within data engineering solutions, including data quality checks and issue management processes.

Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and business teams to ensure data assets are trusted, well-documented, and fit for purpose.

Develop and document standards, procedures, and operational controls for data management, ensuring these are reflected in technical solutions and engineering practices.

Provide advice and support to projects and business stakeholders on data governance best practices, including secure data access, data modelling, and data lifecycle management.

Prepare and present technical and governance content at data governance forums (e.g., Data Management Committee, Data Issue Management Forums).

Skills and experience required

• Strong experience in data engineering: ETL/ELT, data modelling, and data analytics and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Alteryx).
• Experience with data catalogues (e.g. Collibra, Alation) and / or metadata management generally.
• Experience with data analysis and data modelling (hands-on experience with conceptual, logical and physical data models)
• Experience implementing data quality controls and issue management processes within data pipelines.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau). Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including running workshops and presenting to business users.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding of data governance concepts: metadata management, data ownership/stewardship, data quality, data security, and data architecture.
• Experience in the energy trading sector or similarly data-rich environments.
• Experience with data platforms and tools (e.g., Azure, Databricks, MSSQL, Kafka).
• Hands-on experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Interest in the latest technologies and automation, with a curiosity to research and innovate

Person Specification

• Taking ownership of any issues that come up and facilitates their resolution quickly using their own initiative while managing expectations
• Ability to multitask, switch focus and prioritise own tasks
• Interest in energy trading and willingness to work across the business on understanding the needs of different teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to fully participate in a multi-faceted team environment

If you are interested ,please send your CV for immediate consideration.