Principal Data Engineer - AWS

<h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1u1crfv" data-start="516" data-end="547"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Principal Data Engineer – <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em></span></h1> <p data-start="549" data-end="646"><strong data-start="549" data-end="562">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="581" data-end="599">Practice Area:</strong> Technology &amp; Engineering | <strong data-start="627" data-end="636">Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p data-start="648" data-end="725"><strong data-start="648" data-end="725">Engineer future-ready data platforms that power financial transformation.</strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-start="727" data-end="742"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="730" data-end="742">The Role</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="744" data-end="1522">We’re looking for a Principal Data Engineer with <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em> to join our growing team of engineering experts driving <em class="Highlight hte8d84c36-3d11-4b5d-af91-f34d644d37f4">next</em>-generation transformation for Tier 1 financial services clients. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying cloud-based data pipelines that enable trusted, scalable data platforms. Working across greenfield initiatives and enterprise-scale programmes, your work will directly influence how data is ingested, transformed, and consumed across the financial services industry. You'll also embrace AI-enabled ways of working, using approved AI and automation tools where appropriate to enhance productivity, improve delivery quality, and accelerate engineering outcomes while applying sound engineering judgement and responsible AI practices.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1uboqym" data-start="1524" data-end="1545"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1527" data-end="1545">What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="1547" data-end="2368"> <li data-section-id="1tshnfo" data-start="1547" data-end="1706">Design and build end-to-end data pipelines using <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em>-native services and modern cloud data architectures, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.</li> <li data-section-id="t2fg2h" data-start="1707" data-end="1866">Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver production-grade data platforms.</li> <li data-section-id="uvcvlu" data-start="1867" data-end="2044">Apply <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em> Well-Architected Principles, engineering best practices, CI/CD, and AI-enabled development approaches to improve quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.</li> <li data-section-id="ciokzc" data-start="2045" data-end="2194">Lead the development of robust, tested, fault-tolerant data engineering solutions while promoting responsible engineering standards and governance.</li> <li data-section-id="22f9c0" data-start="2195" data-end="2368">Mentor engineers, share technical expertise, and encourage the effective and responsible use of approved AI tools and automation to enhance collaboration and delivery.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="xs10nj" data-start="2370" data-end="2399"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="2373" data-end="2399">What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="2401" data-end="3289"> <li data-section-id="pncgr3" data-start="2401" data-end="2569">Strong proficiency in <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Python</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Scala</em>, or <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Java</em>, with hands-on experience of Big Data technologies including <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Spark</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Hadoop</em>, or similar distributed processing frameworks.</li> <li data-section-id="1x2g63n" data-start="2570" data-end="2721">Experience building real-time event streaming solutions using technologies such as <em class="Highlight ht54955a67-6e32-48ce-af21-6c3fae6b68c4">Kafka</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Spark</em> Streaming, or Amazon Kinesis within <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em> environments.</li> <li data-section-id="2ajmmb" data-start="2722" data-end="2904">Proven expertise designing modern data architectures including Data <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Lakehouse</em> and Data <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Warehousing</em> solutions, alongside CI/CD, DevOps practices, and data governance including GDPR.</li> <li data-section-id="11bz0d0" data-start="2905" data-end="3142">A collaborative engineering mindset with experience delivering scalable cloud solutions and using AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve engineering productivity while maintaining appropriate human oversight and quality assurance.</li> <li data-section-id="13wf0lm" data-start="3143" data-end="3289">Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical, high-quality technical solutions.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="prnxb8" data-start="3291" data-end="3314"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3294" data-end="3314">Bonus Points For</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3316" data-end="3882"> <li data-section-id="j7vkv1" data-start="3316" data-end="3419">Expertise in data modelling, schema design, and working with structured and semi-structured datasets.</li> <li data-section-id="lsxdo3" data-start="3420" data-end="3534">Experience with distributed technologies including <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Hadoop</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Spark</em>, HDFS, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Hive</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Databricks</em>, or <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em> Lake Formation.</li> <li data-section-id="1am4w6p" data-start="3535" data-end="3636">Knowledge of automating ingestion and transformation frameworks within cloud-native data platforms.</li> <li data-section-id="xvnu1c" data-start="3637" data-end="3733">Experience delivering solutions within highly regulated industries such as financial services.</li> <li data-section-id="cnen9m" data-start="3734" data-end="3882">Passion for mentoring others, driving engineering best practices, and exploring responsible AI and automation to continually improve delivery.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1lla9of" data-start="3884" data-end="3905"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3887" data-end="3905">Why Join Capco</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3907" data-end="4282"> <li data-section-id="2dvy0w" data-start="3907" data-end="3984">Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1a87gyn" data-start="3985" data-end="4057">Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li> <li data-section-id="bsqn1d" data-start="4058" data-end="4126">Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.</li> <li data-section-id="19cv5mp" data-start="4127" data-end="4196">Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.</li> <li data-section-id="16f0ika" data-start="4197" data-end="4282">Help shape the future of digital transformation across Financial Services &amp; Energy.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4301" data-end="4401"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <p data-start="4301" data-end="4401">We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:</p> <ul data-start="4403" data-end="5386"> <li data-section-id="1sfk404" data-start="4403" data-end="4526"><strong data-start="4405" data-end="4423">Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.</li> <li data-section-id="1yaj5pw" data-start="4527" data-end="4629"><strong data-start="4529" data-end="4547">Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.</li> <li data-section-id="1pqxiiz" data-start="4630" data-end="4791"><strong data-start="4632" data-end="4652">Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.</li> <li data-section-id="1nwru6l" data-start="4792" data-end="4890"><strong data-start="4794" data-end="4810">Family Care:</strong> Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.</li> <li data-section-id="jxn220" data-start="4891" data-end="5009"><strong data-start="4893" data-end="4917">Holiday Flexibility:</strong> Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.</li> <li data-section-id="1qyix4a" data-start="5010" data-end="5205"><strong data-start="5012" data-end="5036">Continuous Learning:</strong> Minimum 40 hours of training annually through workshops, certifications and e-learning, plus a dedicated Business Coach from day one to support your career development.</li> <li data-section-id="1ymgary" data-start="5206" data-end="5261"><strong data-start="5208" data-end="5230">Healthcare Access:</strong> Convenient online GP services.</li> <li data-section-id="17746nd" data-start="5262" data-end="5386"><strong data-start="5264" data-end="5280">Extra Perks:</strong> Wellhub (Gympass), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="13k4p8o" data-start="5388" data-end="5413"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="5391" data-end="5413">Inclusion at Capco</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="5415" data-end="5870">We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our <strong data-start="5725" data-end="5746">#BeYourselfAtWork</strong> culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.</p> <p data-start="5415" data-end="5870">#LI-DNI</p>

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