Overview

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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

About The Department

A new Data Tribe has been formed within our Investments Product Model, uniting our core data capabilities under a single team led by a new Chief Data Officer. The focus is to accelerate data accessibility and availability across the business by partnering with business-aligned Tribes to unlock value from data, drive automation and AI-powered efficiencies, and support scalable growth on a modern data platform.

About The Role

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and management of a decentralised data architecture based on Data Mesh principles. You will work with technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric to build scalable, secure, and high-performing platform capabilities. Your work will empower domain teams to autonomously own, access, and manage their data via self-service Data Products, while maintaining governance across a distributed data landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Mesh Architecture & Implementation
• Data Platform Development & Automation
• Data Product Design & Governance
• Cloud Data Warehousing & Transformation
• Security & Compliance
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Familiarity with Data Mesh principles and decentralized data architectures.
• Proven expertise with cloud technologies, including Snowflake, Azure, and dbt.
• Competency in scripting languages such as SQL, PowerShell, and Python.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A continuous learning mindset and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

There’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We offer an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. Benefits include 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued. If you need assistance with your application or an adjustment to interview arrangements due to a disability or neurodivergence, please let us know and we’ll help.

Company Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom