Data Engineer – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Financial Conduct Authority Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers Requirements of the role We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Digital Intelligence Solutions team deliver a Digital Unified Intelligence Environment to surface insights for action through tools, dashboards and bespoke analysis. Role Responsibilities • Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding the team to build and support solutions that are robust, scalable and fit for purpose within an AWS Cloud environment • Advise on technical design and architecture for data platforms, ensuring solutions meet business needs and adhere to FCA engineering standards • Review and assure quality of deliverables from internal and external teams, embedding best practices like CI/CD, automated testing (Test-Driven Development/ Behaviour-Driven Development) and code quality standards • Identify opportunities for product enhancements and quick wins, influencing design proposals that deliver measurable business benefits • Opportunity to work closely with senior professionals, diverse stakeholders and third-party suppliers to deliver technology change that makes FCA a data-focus, tech-enabled regulator • Foster a culture of agility and continuous improvement, enabling faster time-to-market, predictable releases and optimised delivery through modern engineering practices View on member website View Location London, Leeds, Edinburgh Contract type Contract, Fixed term Profession Data, Engineer, Financial Services Working pattern Flexible working, Hybrid Closing Date 08/12/2025