Software Engineer (Python) - Data Platform
Revolut Ltd
13 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
Airflow
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Google BigQuery
Continuous Integration
Data Architecture
ETL
Data Warehousing
Distributed Data Store
Python
Shell
Performance Tuning
Newrelic
Prometheus
SQL Databases
Data Logging
Test Driven Development
Snowflake
Grafana
Spark
Containerization
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Apache Flink
Extreme Programming (XP)
Data Management
Presto
Terraform
Code Restructuring
Docker
Programming Languages
Job description
- Designing, building, and maintaining an efficient and reliable data platform, streamlining end-to-end processes and automating workflows
- Partnering with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics) to build and enhance a seamless data platform, translating abstract concepts into practical solutions
- Establishing and enforcing data standards, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and managing a company-wide data registry
- Training and supporting users, and communicating platform updates and insights through various channels (dashboards, bots, etc.)
- Planning and executing organisation-wide platform changes, ensuring consistent best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Leveraging data to guide all aspects of engineering work, ensuring insight-driven outcomes
Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Unix Shell scripting
- Experience implementing agile software development best practices, including TDD, refactoring, CI/CD, and XP
- Demonstrated experience in custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance, along with workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow
- Extensive experience working with distributed data processing and query engines (e.g., Trino, Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery)
- Experience building data platforms using Spark, Trino, Presto, Flink, or similar, with a focus on data quality, SQL performance tuning, and data warehousing principles
- Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications and writing maintainable code in multiple programming languages
Nice to have
- Expertise in cloud (GCP, AWS), containerisation, and infrastructure-as-code (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
- An understanding of modern data architecture with experience implementing data mesh principles
- Familiarity with notebook-based data science workflows and proficiency in using monitoring and logging tools (NewRelic, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)
Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
About the company
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products - including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more - help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth,? 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work . So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution., Our Technology team isn't just one of the best in the industry. It's one of the best in the world. And we're proud of it. It's our driving force - our engine.
From building a new financial backend to creating an innovative app, there's nothing they can't do. Our Technology team isn't here to fix legacy systems - it's here to build world-class financial features from the ground up that'll be used by millions of people around the world.
At Revolut, we pride ourselves on how truly data-driven every department of the company is. Data platform engineers are the enablers of this data-centric culture, providing the infrastructure and tools that power insight generation and decision-making for everyone in the company, from entry-level analysts to C-level executives.
We're looking for a talented and passionate engineer who's an exceptional builder and reliable collaborator to manage our exponential growth in data and related complexity.
Up to shape the future of finance? Let's get in touch.