Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Private Equity Real Estate

Location: London

Working: 5 days per week onsite (non-negotiable)

Package: Up to £120k Total Compensation

The Role

An opportunity to join a highly successful private equity investment firm as they continue to invest in their data platform and engineering capabilities.

You'll play a key role in building and evolving the firm's cloud-based data platform, developing scalable data pipelines, integrating internal and external data sources, and delivering high-quality data that directly supports investment decisions.

This is a hands‑on engineering role in a fast‑paced environment, working closely with investment, finance and asset management teams. You'll also mentor two junior Data Engineers while owning day‑to-day technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
• Integrate internal and external data sources using APIs and scripting
• Build and enhance cloud-based data infrastructure using AWS/GCP and SQL
• Drive automation and continuous improvements across the data platform
• Ensure data quality, governance and reliability across datasets
• Develop reporting and analytics solutions to support commercial decision-making
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
• Mentor and support two junior Data Engineers

Key Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in Data Engineering or a similar role
• Strong SQL and Python development experience
• Solid experience with Snowflake (essential)
• Experience building cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or GCP)
• Experience working with APIs and integrating multiple data sources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous mentoring or coaching experience is desirable

Please note:

• 5 days per week onsite in Mayfair, London
• Candidates must be able to start within 2 months

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.