Data Analyst/ Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title Data Analyst/ Engineer

Location London

Corporate Title Vice President

Group Strategic Analytics is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank.

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer, to join our team to build a big data analytical platform for the global foreign exchange business. This platform is used by strats, sales, traders, and quants, supporting them in executing diverse analytical tasks.

In this role, you will not only support transforming raw data into meaningful insights but also contribute to the larger goal of driving business decisions through advanced analytics.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of the big data analytical platform. This includes implementing secure, scalable and highly functional data retrieval, processing, storage and analytical solutions
• Drive the data analysis, ensuring the data quality and security. Provide insights and recommendations based on data trends and patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineer and scientists, project managers, and technical leads to ensure successful implementation of data projects
• Drive, support and mentor developers in the team, facilitating technical discussions and code reviews
• Maintain and optimise the performance of existing big data solutions. Innovate and introduce new technologies and methodologies to improve the platform's performance and capabilities
• Regularly communicate with business stakeholders for requirements gathering, progress reports, and results presentation.  Support in translating complex technical details and propose solutions in a way that is easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand

Your skills and experience

• Strong experience in Scala and Python, with ability to write robust and efficient code in these languages for big data processing and analytics
• Deep knowledge of Apache Spark for large-scale data processing. Understanding with the Spark application programming interfaces (APIs) and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of big data concepts and architectures. Experience working with various big data tools, platforms, and systems
• Hands-on experience in ClickHouse for real-time query processing. Understanding of ClickHouse architecture, distributed systems, and columnar storage
• Understanding of the open-source data frameworks. Experience in the design, implementation, and deployment of these frameworks

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (for example, screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.