Senior Data Engineer

Company Overview

We are a global fintech leader in securities finance, driving industry transformation through innovative, market-leading technology. Our SaaS solutions and tailored services support financial institutions across every stage of the securities finance lifecycle from trading and post-trade processing to data, analytics, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end securities finance platform delivery.

Trusted by over 190 institutions in more than 30 markets worldwide, we help clients streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and unlock valuable market insights.

Team Overview

Are you a passionate Data Engineer looking to make an impact in a global team that drives innovation and data-driven decision-making? At EquiLend, we design and deliver cutting-edge products that power real-time analytics, business intelligence, and trading solutions for stakeholders worldwide.

From developing features like real-time data streaming and depth-of-market visualisation for EquiLend Competitive Bid to building BI reporting tools that facilitate key decisions, our team is at the forefront of creating scalable, high-performing data solutions. If you have experience in streaming or batch data processing we would love to hear from you!

As a Data Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while collaborating with a global team and receiving mentorship and professional development to expand your skill set.

Required Skills

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL data pipelines using Python on Spark to process large datasets efficiently.
• Develop, optimize, and manage data workflows to support batch and real-time data processing needs.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain data pipelines in production environments, ensuring robustness and reliability.
• Build and maintain data integration solutions, connecting disparate data sources into unified systems.
• Collaborate with analytics and business teams to refine data models and support business intelligence tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance for ETL jobs and streaming pipelines to ensure low latency and high throughput.
• Implement data governance practices, including monitoring data quality, validation checks, and versioning.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy requirements when managing and processing sensitive data.
• Partner with global engineering teams to standardize data processing frameworks and promote best practices.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a focus on building and optimizing batch or streaming pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python/PySpark or other object-oriented programming languages like Scala or Java.
• Experience with stream processing technologies such as Kafka, Spark Streaming, AWS Kinesis, or Flink.
• Advanced SQL skills for creating complex queries, database optimization, and working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with scheduling and orchestration tools like Airflow, Luigi, or similar.
• Familiarity with building and deploying cloud-native solutions using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of distributed data processing concepts, such as partitioning, sharding, and fault tolerance.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of data solutions.
• Knowledge of data lake and data warehouse architectures, including working with tools like Snowflake or Redshift.
• A foundational understanding of data security, governance, and compliance requirements.
  
  
  

Role Location Benefits

• Hybrid Working: You can work remotely for up to 50 days each year.
• Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary cash bonus is available to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of 30 vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.
• Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year with a hackathon and the chance to bring ideas to reality!
• Relocation Assistance: If you’re relocating from more than 40 miles away, we provide hotel accommodation and travel ticket reimbursement to help ensure a smooth transition.
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.