The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it's like to trade the world's markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress - for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results-focused. You'll find our 400+ team currently across 9 locations and a couple of time zones.
The Role
Our
technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it`s because they bring the skills, attitude, and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you are best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we invest in cutting-edge technologies.
As a
Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines that are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs. You will work on both real-time and batch-processing systems, ensuring data integrity and availability across the organisation. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that address the demands of our rapidly evolving technology landscape.
You will work closely with Pepperstone's Data Platform and Data Application teams, which are responsible for the collection, transfer, transformation, and storage of customer and trading data to support a variety of internal and external purposes.
As our
Data Engineer, your key responsibilities include, but not limited to
- Enhancing and sustaining our data infrastructure to guarantee optimal performance and unwavering reliability
- Designing and refining data pipelines for both batch and real-time processing with Python, Go, and other critical tools
- Supervising and monitoring data systems like Kafka, Redshift, and Kubernetes to ensure they meet our rigorous performance and reliability standards
- Collaborating with stakeholders and team members to seamlessly integrate new data sources while maintaining current ones, ensuring a fluid data flow across systems
- Creating and managing automated workflows using Airflow and DBT to optimize data processing and transformation tasks
- Leveraging AWS services to construct and maintain a cloud-based data infrastructure that emphasizes scalability and security
- Establishing monitoring solutions and resolving issues to maintain high availability and performance of our data systems
- Documenting systems, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer and effective system maintenance
- Working alongside the team to enhance software development practices, including coding standards, test-driven development, and CI/CD methodologies
- Engaging in our weekly support rotation to ensure first-level support for any incidents impacting the data engineering realm
About You
- A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in data engineering or a related field, demonstrating a robust understanding of data processing and distributed systems
- Proficiency in Python and/or Go, along with a rich background in designing data-intensive applications
- Hands-on experience with data streaming and batch processing technologies, particularly with tools like Kafka and Redshift
- Extensive familiarity with AWS services (such as S3, Redshift, RDS) and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
- Practical experience using workflow automation tools like Airflow and DBT
- Proficient knowledge of various data formats (e.g., Parquet, Avro) and table formats (e.g., Iceberg, Hudi)
- Solid grasp of DBMS concepts, complemented by experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Awareness of data security best practices and compliance standards, including GDPR
- Exceptionally strong problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges with innovative solutions
- Adaptable to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- A proactive mindset focused on identifying opportunities for improvement and overcoming challenges
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data systems
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for effective collaboration in team settings
- Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth
Why you will enjoy working with us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
- Pension fund
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden
More About Pepperstone
We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
We understand it's important to do due diligence on a prospective employer and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members' experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.
Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
"We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we respond to every applicant".
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Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.
