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Reporting to the Data Platform Owner, this officer/specialist level role will design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures to enable scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. The role is a member of the data platform team and is responsible for managing and motivating a of skilled IT professionals and directing external third-party service providers.The role is accountable for ensuring that data is accessible, high-quality, and ready for advanced analytics and AI initiatives. The role also requires collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data platforms that support strategic decision-making.\nRole & responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain data models, schemas, and integration frameworks \nImplement data validation, cleansing, and transformation processes \nEnsure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards \nAct as a key technical resource for matters related to the design, build, and maintenance of the firmwide data lake and analytics platform. \nIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement in the design, build, and maintenance of scalable, reliable data pipelines and infrastructure. \nProvide support to define, implement and operate the firm’s data pipelines to ensure reliable, efficient data flow between systems.\nDevelop working relationships with stakeholders from other IT teams to contribute to the overall goals of the function.\nSupport supplier management processes for their area.\nSupport the management of the data platform team’s budget and benefits delivery processes.\nIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement in building and maintaining data pipelines to ensure reliable, efficient data flow between systems.\n Key requirements\nProficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data processing frameworks \nExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and data services (MS Fabric, Snowflake) \nExperience with MS Fabric a plus.\nFamiliarity with data lake medallion architecture\nFamiliarity with designing data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL workflows \nKnowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. \nFamiliarity with CICD methodology and techniques in cloud data platforms \nKnowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. \nProven track record of collaborating with business teams \nAt least 3 years background in the IT industry, with experience managing data engineering \nGood stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nGood commercial and financial acumen with strong numerical reasoning skills.\nAbility to mentor colleagues and help others to develop in their jobs.\nLives the firm's values at all times and is able to collaborate widely when needed.\nShould you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.\nWe are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.\nWe recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.\nNO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.\nA&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.\nWe offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.\nWhether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.\nWhat truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. 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