Join to apply for the Engineer (Data Platform) - ITO Asset Mgmt role at AberdeenJob DescriptionAt Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UKs leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is a strategic priority to attract and retain the industrys best talent. Our people put stakeholders at the heart of everything they do to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses: Interactive Investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each focusing on meeting evolving client needs.Interactive Investor: the UKs second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform enabling individuals to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.Adviser: provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers.Investments: a specialist asset manager focusing on areas where we have strength and scale in public markets or alternative asset classes.About The DepartmentAs an Engineer (Data Platforms), you will be a member of the Development Chapter within the Asset Management Tribe, reporting to the Development Chapter Lead and working as part of a cross-functional team. You will contribute to the design, development, and support of systems critical to investment operations and reporting capabilities, giving visibility and tangible impact on decision-making and operational efficiency.About The RoleThis role focuses on building and maintaining the data platforms and pipelines that underpin our investment data products. These products support portfolio management, analytics, and regulatory reporting and are used across the organisation. You will:Hit the ground running with the ability to understand investment data, navigate complex data flows, and deliver robust, scalable solutions.Work with data analysts, investment teams, and other engineers to ensure quality, availability, and performance of data products.Develop and maintain data pipelines, integrate with cloud-native platforms, and contribute to the evolution of data architecture.Apply data modelling, transformation, and governance best practices; collaborate in an Agile environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and services that support investment data products and reporting platforms.Build and optimise data integration workflows using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and SQL/T-SQL, ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability.Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native data architecture using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and Snowflake where appropriate.Apply data modelling and transformation skills to analytics, regulatory reporting, and operational use cases.Promote engineering best practices, including test automation, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines.Support data governance and metadata management to ensure data integrity and compliance.Explore AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) and automation to improve efficiency and quality.About The CandidateWe are looking for a highly capable, detail-oriented engineer who thrives on complex, high-volume data systems. You should be comfortable navigating large datasets, applying data modelling and transformation best practices, and leveraging cloud-native tools to deliver technically sound and operable solutions. A mindset focused on automation, observability, and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The FollowingUnderstanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development in an Asset Management or Finance Technology environmentExperience in SQLExposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and SnowflakeUnderstanding of Python for data engineering and transformationFamiliarity with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelinesStrong foundation in software development practices, including unit testing, code deployment, and production supportWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. A team member will reach out to assist you through your application process.Our BenefitsWe 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 flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.Our BusinessOur business is structured around three areas focused on client needs. You can find out more about what we do here.An Inclusive Way of WorkingAberdeen supports a blended working approach that combines collaboration in offices with the flexibility of working from home. We value an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our actions. If you need assistance or an adjustment to your interview arrangements (e.g., for neurodivergence or disability), please let us know and we will help.We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all differences are valued and free from unfair or unlawful treatment. Diversity includes educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, ethnicity, and geographical provenance. We welcome enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr