Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Tech, UK Remote Overview Come join our growing software development and data engineering team, building and scaling the next generation of our loan offering and analytics platforms. We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with initiative, drive, and strong service mindset, who will play a key role in developing scalable systems, robust data pipelines, and a modern, efficient data warehouse. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and robust data pipelines. Lead the architecture and implementation of our new company-wide data warehouse. Build data models and partitioning strategies to ensure efficient querying and performance at scale. Collaborate with analytics, IT engineering, and business teams to define and deliver high-quality data and backend solutions. Maintain and optimize database systems, primarily BigQuery ensuring data integrity and high availability. Build reliable ETL/ELT processes using modern orchestration frameworks. Implement best practices around code quality, architecture, data governance, and operational excellence. Drive observability, monitoring, and optimization of backend and data services Your skills & experience Essential Experience with cloud environments (GCP, AWS) and cloud-native data services. Proven experience in designing and building data warehouses (cloud-based or on-premises). Expertise with Bigquery and strong SQL skills for performance optimization and data modeling Understanding of structured data sources such as MYSQL and handling semi-structured data including web-traffic data e.g Google Analytics. Experience in designing and building scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using Dataform or DBT Knowledge of data partitioning strategies for handling large datasets. Solid understanding of best practices in software and data engineering (unit testing, version control, CI/CD pipelines). Focus on clean, maintainable code with strong architectural foundation, and clear data lineage Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders Desired Knowledge of orchestration frameworks like Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar. Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus. Experience with DevOps tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation. Strong hands-on experience with Python for backend and data engineering tasks. Proficient in modern developer tooling, including AI-assisted coding environments and code generation tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or similar) Experience working in a financial services sector About us Ahoy there! We’re Solstice Analytics ! Founded in 2014, Solstice Analytics ltd is a specialist UK-based consumer finance provider. With deep roots in data science, AI-driven decisioning, and regulatory compliance, our business has built a reputation for deploying ethical, tech-enabled lending products that meet modern consumer needs. Solstice Analytics is the employer and strategic engine behind consumer fintech brands like Moneyboat. We empower brilliant people to build trusted, tech-enabled financial solutions that puts people first. Our focus is long-term value - for our teams, our users, and the industry. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and uphold a renowned standard of compliance, across both direct lending and brokerage services. Our brand Moneyboat, is a UK-based direct lender that provides consumers with short-term loans from £200 to £1,500. We know the value of flexibility, creativity, and innovation in today’s fintech space, and we work hard to create and deliver best-in-class experiences that support our customers and give them the confidence they need to live life to the full. Vision, Mission & Values Our vision, mission & values are what drive the amazing work we do. From the decisions we make to the actions we take, they form the foundations of Solstice Analytics 's brand & strategy. Our vision describes our view of the world because of Solstice Analytics . It's the way we want it to be and the reason we keep going, even if times might seem tough. Empowering Financial Confidence, with seamless, responsible, and innovative financial solutions. When people have access to the financial resources and knowledge that are right for them, we know they can do great things. We exist to help them get access to a solution that's right for them, even when others might have refused to help. Our core set of values are what we hold to be true, no matter what. We have four core values here at Solstice Analytics , Accountability, Care, Diligence and Collaboration. Our vision, mission, and values guide everything that we do. They're the fundamental "pillars" of our company that make us who we are, and help to ensure that anyone we interact with (internal or external) remembers Solstice Analytics , what we do, and what we stand for.