Skills

Python Apache Spark GitHub GitLab CI/CD Version Control Jenkins Architecture Programming apache AWS Analytics Spark Gitlab CI GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Role – AWS Data Engineer

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Onsite

Fixed Term Contract

12 Months

Need 10+ years of experience

We are building the next-generation data platform at FTSE Russell — and we want you to shape it with us. Your role will involve:

• Designing and developing scalable, testable data pipelines using Python and Apache Spark

• Orchestrating data workflows with AWS tools like Glue, EMR Serverless, Lambda, and S3

• Applying modern software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, modular design, and automated testing

• Contributing to the development of a lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg

• Collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions

• Building observability into data flows and implementing basic quality checks

• Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions

• Continuously learning about the financial indices domain and sharing insights with the team

Nice-to-haves:

· It’s great (but not required) if you also bring:

· Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats

· Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions

· Exposure to data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ

· Curiosity about financial markets, index data, or investment analytics

About the Company

Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freel... Know more