Data Platform Engineer - Remote

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. 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 Automating infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code Contributing to the evolution of a modern, data-first platform operating at significant scale Strong experience building production-grade data platforms on AWS 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 Most Data Engineering roles focus on moving data from A to B. You'll be building the operational platform that underpins critical commercial workflows. Low-latency data systems 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.