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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Data Engineer - **Company:** Codeverse Limited - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £78,000.0 - £109,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Database Development, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, PostgreSQL, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, Cloud Services, DataOps, Swagger, Transaction Data, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Enterprise Data Management, Data Ingestion, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, AWS Aurora, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, AWS Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Operational Systems, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Sql Tuning, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/aws-data-engineer/57207670 ## About the Role * Expert SQL development and performance tuning * Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka * AWS Aurora (Postgres) * Enterprise Data Warehousing * Dimensional and Transactional Data Modelling * Docker * Kubernetes * REST API Integration * JSON and Schema Validation * API resilience including retries, timeouts and idempotency * Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills * Experience with API Gateways or Integration Platforms * OpenAPI / Swagger * OAuth2 and token-based authentication * Event-driven architectures combining APIs and Kafka * Data observability and monitoring tools * Experience working within Public Sector or regulated environments * Knowledge of data governance, security and privacy principles * Exposure to analytics and reporting platforms Experience Required * Significant experience in Senior Data Engineering roles * Proven experience delivering scalable cloud-native data platforms * Strong background in enterprise data architecture and engineering * Experience leading technical delivery and mentoring engineers * Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams * Experience working within UK delivery environments Ways of Working * Agile, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment * Strong ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement * Active contribution to engineering standards and communities of practice Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS or SC Clearance, depending on client requirements., * AWS and Azure Cloud Platforms * AWS Athena & Big Data Services * AWS Cloud * Data Engineering & Analysis * Kafka and Message Queues * PostgreSQL (Database) ## Description As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the design, build, and operation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines, streaming platforms, and enterprise data stores, ensuring they meet business requirements, DDaT standards, and non-functional requirements. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards., * Design and deliver robust data architectures covering data ingestion, streaming, storage, processing, and consumption. * Architect, develop and support real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka. * Design and optimise relational databases using AWS Aurora (Postgres). * Build and maintain enterprise-grade data warehouse solutions and analytical data models. * Deploy, manage and optimise containerised data services using Docker and Kubernetes. * Design and implement scalable API-based data ingestion solutions integrating operational systems, SaaS platforms, and partner applications. * Define conceptual, logical and physical data models while ensuring data quality, governance, and lineage. * Collaborate with development and integration teams to define API contracts, schemas, versioning strategies, and resilient integration patterns. * Optimise SQL performance, pipeline throughput, reliability, and scalability. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and operational support for data platforms. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the engineering team. * Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation aligned with DDaT standards. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)