We are looking for a Distinguished Engineer/Architect to lead the build of a data fabric across a complex / challenging estate of core legacy trading systems. This is central to digitisation and the firms AI strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transformation of legacy systems (Oracle, Java, C#) into a modern AWS-based data and analytics stack.
• Develop advanced data abstraction layers to ensure seamless integration and data consistency across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Trading Technology, Data Science, and Cloud DevOps.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, computer scientists, and data scientists.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive data-driven decision-making.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in enterprise-scale data engineering and modernisation projects.
• Expertise in integrating legacy systems with cloud platforms, especially AWS (S3, Lambda, Redshift).
• Strong background in Java and Python, with knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and ETL processes. Although a senior position, this is still hands-on 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and data warehousing architectures.
• Experience in working on large-scale trading systems.