As a Data Engineer, you'll be looking to simplify our organisation by developing innovative data driven solutions through data pipelines, modelling and ETL design, inspiring to be commercially successful while keeping our customers, and the bank's data, safe and secure.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Building advanced automation of data engineering pipelines through removal of manual stages
Embedding new data techniques into our business through role modelling, training, and experiment design oversight
Delivering a clear understanding of data platform costs to meet your departments cost saving and income targets
Sourcing new data using the most appropriate tooling for the situation
Developing solutions for streaming data ingestion and transformations in line with our streaming strategy
The skills you'll need
To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong understanding of data usage and dependencies and experience of extracting value and features from large scale data.
Additionally, you'll need:
Experience designing ETL and ELT solutions, delivering high‑quality, well‑modelled data through rigorous testing, cleansing, monitoring, and modern data warehousing on platforms such as Snowflake
Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud data platforms and managed services, including S3 object storage, managed ETL, using Glue and metadata services, along with strong security and governance practices
Experience of using programming languages like SQL and Python , alongside knowledge of data and software engineering fundamentals
Good knowledge of modern code development practices
Strong communication skills with the ability to proactively engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Hours
35
Job Posting Closing Date:
15/06/2026
Ways of Working:Hybrid
Additional Information
Join us as a Data Engineer
You'll be the voice of our customers, using data to tell their stories and put them at the heart of all decision-making
We'll look to you to drive the build of effortless, digital first customer experiences
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a far-reaching impact through your work, this could be the opportunity you're looking for
Royal Bank Of Scotland · Edinburgh, UK