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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Falcon Smart IT
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Apache HTTP Server, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Persistent Data Structure, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, Workflow Management Systems, Snowflake, Apache Spark, AWS Glue, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840674041-senior-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Programming: 12+ years of experience in Python.
 * Cloud Expertise: Strong understanding of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, Step Functions, ECS).
 * Data Platforms: Hands-on experience with Snowflake and data stack technologies like Apache Iceberg and Spark.
 * Workflow Orchestration: Exposure to tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or DBT.
 * Data Services: Familiarity with AWS Glue, Lake Formation, EMR, EventBridge, Athena, and similar services.
 * Metadata Tools: Experience with tools like Amundsen, Atlas, DataHub, OpenDataDiscovery, or Marquez.
 * RDBMS: Knowledge of PostgreSQL is a plus.
 * Industry Experience: Proven experience building enterprise-wide data and analytics systems, preferably in financial services or asset management.

## Description

* Architect and Develop: Contribute to the platform's architectural design and build integration, modelling, data persistence, and analytical systems.
 * Data Pipelines: Implement, maintain, and test robust data pipelines.
 * Metadata Management: Develop and manage metadata processes and tools.
 * Performance Monitoring: Ensure the stability and performance of data pipelines.
 * Data Quality: Implement tools for data curation, metadata management, and quality assurance.
 * Collaboration: Engage with business and technology teams to align the platform with organizational goals.


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