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Senior Data Engineer

McGregor BoyallLondon, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£120k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Data EngineerPrivate Equity Real EstateLocation: LondonWorking:5 days per week onsite (non-negotiable)Package: Up to £120k Total CompensationThe Role An opportunity to join a highly successful private equity investment firm as they continue to invest in their data platform and engineering capabilities.You'll play a key role in building and evolving the firm's cloud-based data platform, developing scalable data pipelines, integrating internal and external data sources, and delivering high-quality data that directly supports investment decisions.This is a hands-on engineering role in a fast-paced environment, working closely with investment, finance and asset management teams. You'll also mentor two junior Data Engineers while owning day-to-day technical delivery.Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Integrate internal and external data sources using APIs and scripting
  • Build and enhance cloud-based data infrastructure using AWS/GCP and SQL
  • Drive automation and continuous improvements across the data platform
  • Ensure data quality, governance and reliability across datasets
  • Develop reporting and analytics solutions to support commercial decision-making
  • Partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
  • Mentor and support two junior Data Engineers

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years' experience in Data Engineering or a similar role
  • Strong SQL and Python development experience
  • Solid experience with Snowflake (essential)
  • Experience building cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or GCP)
  • Experience working with APIs and integrating multiple data sources
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous mentoring or coaching experience is desirable

Please note:

  • 5 days per week onsite in Mayfair, London
  • Candidates must be able to start within 2 months

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Skills

GCP
SQL
AWS
ETL
Snowflake
Python

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