Software Engineer, Data

Ben

Software Engineer building Python, SQL, AWS, and Terraform data infrastructure for Ben’s global employee benefits platform. Operating enterprise pipelines, integrations, and AI-agent data services.

Posted 9/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining data ingestion pipelines using Fivetran and custom solutions, with a strong focus on AWS infrastructure as code using Terraform. Proficient in Python and SQL, with a solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes and security best practices.

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Python ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyAWS ExperienceTerraform Infrastructure As CodeData Pipeline Development

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Hard Skills

Data Ingestion PipelinesETL/ELT ProcessesData OrchestrationSoftware Engineering FundamentalsSecurity PracticesData IntegrationsMCP Server DevelopmentSFTP and EDI FormatAWS LambdaAWS Glue

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FivetranAWS ECSAWS S3AWS RDSOWASP Top 10

Industry Keywords

Data WarehouseCustomer Data PipelinesHRIS IntegrationsPayroll IntegrationsEnterprise Data Expectations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSETLPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain ingestion pipelines into the data warehouse using Fivetran and custom pipelines
Own data orchestration to keep data moving on schedule and recover cleanly from failures
Build and manage AWS-based data infrastructure as code with Terraform
Build enterprise-grade customer data pipelines and connectors for HR, payroll, and other systems
Reliably and securely move customer data in and out at enterprise volumes
Connect data to AI agents and services, including through MCP connectors
Work with product and stakeholders to scope problems and agree on simple, scalable solutions
Build according to security practices such as the OWASP Top 10 and AWS Well-Architected Framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with Python and SQL
A few years building and running production data pipelines that other people relied on
Comfortable with infrastructure as code, ideally Terraform
Hands-on AWS experience, for example Lambda, ECS, Glue, S3, and RDS
Good grasp of ETL/ELT and orchestration
Experience building or running data integrations and connectors is a plus
Solid software engineering fundamentals, including clean code, sensible design, and reliable tests
Security awareness when building applications and configuring infrastructure
Knowledge of enterprise data expectations
Experience with customer-facing HRIS or payroll integrations via SFTP and in EDI format is nice to have
Experience with MCP server development or preparing data for AI agents is nice to have
Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Ability to commute to the London offices at least 3 times per week; Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary + equity
Bonus scheme designed to reward and recognise high performance
£100 monthly personal Ben Balance, increasing by £50 for each year of service until £250
Weekly lunch provided in office
28 days of holidays a year plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell 5 days per year
Holiday entitlement increases to 30 days at the 3rd year of service
Work-from-abroad scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Workplace nursery scheme
Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance
Funded Life Assurance cover with option to voluntarily increase
Annual health check
Comprehensive mental health support and professional coaching