About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Data Platform Engineer

to design, build, secure, and optimise large‑scale data environments across AWS. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in

large organisations , managed

high‑volume datasets , and brings deep expertise in

RDS, Redshift, Python, SQL , and

AWS security best practices . You will play a key role in ensuring our data platforms are scalable, resilient, and compliant with enterprise security standards. Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Engineering

Architect, build, and optimise data solutions using

AWS RDS (Postgres/MySQL)

and

Amazon Redshift . Design scalable data models, schemas, and ingestion patterns for high‑volume structured datasets. Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using

Python

and

SQL . Implement performance tuning, workload management, and query optimisation across Redshift and RDS. Support data availability, reliability, and operational excellence across production environments. AWS Security & Governance

Act as an

AWS security specialist , ensuring compliance with enterprise security frameworks. Implement and maintain

IAM , encryption (KMS), network segmentation, VPC security, and audit logging. Apply best practices for

data protection ,

access control ,

secrets management , and

governance . Work closely with security teams to manage risk, conduct reviews, and maintain secure data operations. Large‑Scale Data Operations

Manage and optimise large datasets,



high‑volume ingestion, and complex data transformations. Support distributed data workflows, multi‑team access patterns, and enterprise‑wide data consumption. Troubleshoot production issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and ensure platform stability. Collaboration & Delivery

Partner with data engineers, analysts, architects, and business teams across a large organisation. Contribute to platform roadmaps, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational guidelines for data platform components. Skills & Experience

Essential

Robust experience as a

Data Platform Engineer

or

Data Engineer

in large organisations. Deep expertise with

AWS RDS

(Postgres/MySQL) and

Amazon Redshift . Advanced

Python

and

SQL

skills for data engineering and automation. Proven experience handling

large datasets , high‑volume pipelines, and enterprise data workloads. Strong background in

AWS security , including IAM, KMS, VPC, encryption, and compliance controls. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, data modelling, and performance optimisation. Desirable

Experience with AWS Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, or orchestration tools. Familiarity with Terraform/CloudFormation for infrastructure automation. Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and lineage tools. Exposure to event‑driven architectures (Kinesis, Kafka)

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