Job description
Data Platform Engineer (Fully Remote)
VANRATH is delighted to be working with a leading global payments organisation to recruit an experienced Data Platform Engineer. This fully remote role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and shape a Data Analytics Platform function, designing and implementing modern data capabilities that will underpin the company's ambitious growth and strategic initiatives.
This role is ideal for a cloud-savvy engineer with strong expertise in deploying, scaling, and maintaining highly available data applications - and who enjoys working collaboratively across DevOps, Data Engineering, and Infrastructure teams.
The Opportunity
You will play a key role in building a centralised, resilient data platform - designing cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, integrating modern data tools, and ensuring high performance, stability, and security. Working alongside a supportive, outcome-driven team, you'll have the freedom to innovate, influence platform standards, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud-based data platform infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
Deploy and manage modern data platform tools (e.g., dbt Core, Airflow, Airbyte, Snowflake)
Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and InfoSec teams
Automate infrastructure and deployments using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Implement CI/CD pipelines to support deployment across multiple environments
Monitor, optimise, and maintain platform performance, reliability, and security
Plan and manage platform upgrades and ensure system stability
Establish monitoring and uptime controls to maintain operational continuity
Conduct security assessments and implement platform safeguards
Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues
Stay informed of emerging technologies to drive platform enhancements
Align platform capabilities with evolving business requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Proven experience as a Data Platform Engineer (or similar role)
Hands-on experience deploying highly available cloud services (AWS or Azure)
Proficiency with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation (or Bicep)
Experience with cloud database technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift)
Familiarity with Linux and containerisation (Docker)
Exposure to data platform/data science tooling (dbt, Airflow, etc.)
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols
Experience working within Agile environments
Strong problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, and logical thinking
Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
What's on offer?
✅ Fully remote working
✅ Opportunity to shape a cutting-edge data analytics platform from the ground up
✅ Collaborative and innovative working culture
✅ Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
Interested?
For more information or to apply, contact VANRATH today for a confidential discussion.
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