AWS Data Engineer

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our Customer Data Platform (CDP) project. This is a senior-level position requiring 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud environment, focusing on building and maintaining data lake solutions and associated pipelines. The role combines technical expertise in AWS services (S3/Redshift, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway) with leadership responsibilities, including coaching junior team members and establishing data strategy best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Engineer, Business Analysts, and third-party professional services to create a single source of truth for customer data. This position requires deep expertise in data transformation using Python, Spark & Scala, along with strong experience in REST APIs and master data management.

Key technical requirements include hands-on experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipeline deployments, and a solid understanding of data architecture. The role involves both technical implementation and strategic planning, making it ideal for someone who can balance hands-on development with architectural decision-making.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the data infrastructure of a growing events and media company, working from their London office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can take ownership of their work while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive the company's data-driven transformation.