Senior Data Engineer: SQL & Finance Data Solutions

Legal & General; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial services group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its dynamic team in Cardiff. The role involves maintaining the Finance data strategy, working with stakeholders to gather data requirements, and creating innovative data solutions while utilizing SQL and Python/C#. The ideal candidate will also support finance teams with data extraction and build strong relationships across the Asset Management functions. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a bonus plan and generous leave options.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts for products

Qualifications

• Experience in data programming and finance data.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python and/or C#.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with relational databases (i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Alteryx) and big data platforms (e.g., Snowflake).

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across Asset Management functions.
• Work with Senior Finance Managers to understand data requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain solutions following architectural frameworks.
• Provide technical support to finance teams for data extraction.
• Ensure consistent and optimized data structures across systems.
• Create innovative data solutions.
• Document technical processes and solutions.
• Engage with Group Data to improve data solutions.

Skills

Data programming

SQL

Python

C#

Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Relational databases

ETL/ELT tools

Big data platforms (Snowflake)

Job description

A leading UK financial services group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its dynamic team in Cardiff. The role involves maintaining the Finance data strategy, working with stakeholders to gather data requirements, and creating innovative data solutions while utilizing SQL and Python/C#. The ideal candidate will also support finance teams with data extraction and build strong relationships across the Asset Management functions. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a bonus plan and generous leave options.