Join StarCompliance as a Lead Data Engineer in the UK

StarCompliance, a global leader in compliance solutions, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to enhance our master data platform. Based in the UK, this pivotal role supports our mission to simplify compliance for major financial institutions worldwide, harnessing the power of our user-friendly STAR platform.

About StarCompliance

At StarCompliance, we are dedicated to being Reputation Guardians, ensuring regulatory compliance while protecting business integrity across the financial sector. Our innovative STAR software offers a customizable, comprehensive view of employee activities, automating the detection and resolution of potential conflicts, optimizing workflow efficiency, and ensuring data security.

Role Overview: Lead Data Engineer

As the Lead Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in delivering Star’s strategic data initiatives. Your expertise will guide the development of a consistent, high-quality internal product to enhance our data and search capabilities, impacting thousands of users globally. This hands-on role involves direct contributions to our codebase, leading code reviews, and advancing our technical data solutions with emerging technologies like ElasticSearch and Graph databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solutions that empower the master data platform to operate at an enterprise level.
• Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant data products aligned with our Data Strategy.
• Contribute to and maintain our codebase while mentoring fellow engineers.
• Re-engineer and optimize platform architecture as needed.
• Lead explorations into new technology tools to enhance data processing and platform capabilities.
• Ensure robust security, performance monitoring, and efficiency of the data platform.
• Active participation in Agile processes and technical debt management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of data engineering experience, including a leadership role.
• Expertise in SQL and programming languages such as Python.
• Proven ability in data quality, governance, and security methodologies.
• Experience with search technologies and cloud-based systems, preferably Azure.
• Background in data modeling, warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills within Agile and DevOps environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GPC).
• Experience with Snowflake cloud data warehouse and financial services implementations.
• Knowledge of data governance tools and data migration project experience.

Integrity and Ethics at StarCompliance

All candidates must adhere to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethics. Pre-employment screenings, including criminal records and credit checks, are required due to the sensitive nature of our work.

StarCompliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, and other protected statuses.

Apply Now!

Ready to take on the role of Lead Data Engineer with StarCompliance in the UK? Enhance your career while helping us redefine compliance in the financial sector. Join us in making compliance simple and easy!

Location: UK
Benefits: Pension, Training, Healthcare
Company: StarCompliance