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Principal Data Engineer - AWS @ Capco

Great Eastern Street 77-79, LondonOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements: Strong proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java.Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies including Spark, Hadoop, or similar distributed processing frameworks.Experience building real-time event streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka, Spark Streaming, or Amazon Kinesis within AWS environments.Proven expertise designing modern data architectures including Data Lakehouse and Data Warehousing solutions.Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and data governance including GDPR.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.Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical, high-quality technical solutions. Responsibilities: Design and build end-to-end data pipelines using AWS-native services and modern cloud data architectures, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver production-grade data platforms.Apply AWS Well-Architected Principles, engineering best practices, CI/CD, and AI-enabled development approaches to improve quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.Lead the development of robust, tested, fault-tolerant data engineering solutions while promoting responsible engineering standards and governance.Mentor engineers, share technical expertise, and encourage the effective and responsible use of approved AI tools and automation to enhance collaboration and delivery. Technologies: AIAWSBig DataCI/CDCloudDevOpsHadoopSupportJavaKafkaPythonScalaSparkDatabricksHive More:

We are Capco, a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting firm delivering high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions. We work on greenfield initiatives and enterprise-scale programmes across digital financial services and energy, helping shape the future of transformation in the financial services industry. We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package that includes bonus, pension, health and life insurance, mental health support, family-friendly leave, backup care, flexible holiday options, annual learning hours, certifications, coaching, and a range of additional perks. We are committed to accessibility and inclusion, and our #BeYourselfAtWork culture values individuality, collaboration, and responsible innovation.

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