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# AWS Data Engineer

- **Company:** UBDS Digital
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, Audit Trail, Computer Programming, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, YAML, Electronic Medical Records, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Documentation System, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, AWS Data Analytics, Cloudwatch, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815465983-aws-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in SQL.
 * Experience with Apache Airflow for DAG orchestration and monitoring.
 * Hands-on experience with Docker for containerisation.
 * Proficient in AWS data services: Redshift, OpenSearch, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, Batch.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based configuration (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
 * Proficient in Git and collaborative development using GitLab (or similar).
 * Understanding of AWS security best practices, IAM policies, and RBAC., * Experience with AWS services such as Athena, SQS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, EMR.
 * Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
 * Familiarity with documentation tools like Confluence and README standards.
 * Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments.

Soft Skills

 * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
 * Comfortable working in Agile environments.
 * Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.

## Description

Rayo, part of the UBDS Group, is seeking highly skilled, security-cleared AWS Data Engineers at all levels to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS-native services. This role focuses on data orchestration, automation, and containerisation to support high-performance data workflows across the organisation., * Develop and maintain data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow.

 * Containerise data applications and workflows using Docker.
 * Build and optimise data solutions using AWS services including Redshift, OpenSearch, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, and Batch.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable data infrastructure.
 * Manage version control using GitLab (or similar).
 * Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and reliability.
 * Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives.
 * Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices are followed., At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.


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