Senior Cloud Data Engineer — Financial Services — Remote UK

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Elastic was founded in 2012 and has grown to become a leading platform for search, analytics, and visualization. Our mission is to help users discover new insights and make data driven decisions. With over 13,000 customers and a valuation of $13 billion, we're proud of our achievements and believe we're a great place to work. Our company culture is centered around innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

We're looking for a seasoned Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join our team and help design, develop, and maintain our cloud-based data infrastructure. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of our data platforms. You'll report to our Head of Engineering and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Your impact will be measured by the quality of your work, your ability to collaborate with others, and your contributions to our team's success.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and implement scalable data architectures using cloud-based services such as AWS S3, Glacier, and Athena.

- Develop high-quality data pipelines using tools like Apache Beam, Apache NiFi, or AWS Glue.

- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to develop and deploy machine learning models using cloud-based services such as AWS SageMaker.

- Ensure data quality and governance by developing and maintaining data validation rules and data lineage tracking.

- Work with our DevOps team to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for our data platforms.

- Develop and maintain documentation for our data platforms, including architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and technical specifications.

- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 uptime for our data platforms.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud-based services and technologies, and make recommendations for their adoption.

- Collaborate with our security team to ensure our data platforms meet the highest security and compliance standards.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based data infrastructure.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- In-depth knowledge of cloud-based services such as AWS S3, Glacier, Athena, and SageMaker.

- Experience with data pipeline development using tools like Apache Beam, Apache NiFi, or AWS Glue.

- Strong understanding of data governance and quality principles.

- Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and implementation.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Experience with machine learning model development and deployment using cloud-based services.

- Certified cloud professional, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.

- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a highly competitive salary range of £55,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation policy. Our remote work policy allows you to work from anywhere in the UK, and we provide a budget for learning and development to support your career growth. We're proud of our team culture, which is centered around innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is composed of experienced cloud data engineers, data scientists, and DevOps engineers who are passionate about building scalable and reliable data platforms. We work closely together to drive business outcomes and ensure the success of our customers. Recent wins include the development of a cloud-based data warehouse for a leading UK bank and the implementation of a real-time data streaming pipeline for a major retailer.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about cloud data engineering and have a strong track record of delivering high-quality results. We expect to fill this position within 6-8 weeks of posting.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, GB
Address	123 Main Street, SW1A 2AA
Salary	GBP 55,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Elastic
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Elastic. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.