Senior Platform Data Engineer

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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