Data Engineers (VP) | Global Investment Firm | Singapore
Data Engineers | Databricks, AWS \& Python | VP | Singapore Are you a hands-on data engineering leader who wants to shape enterprise-scale platforms with direct investment impact? I’m partnering with one of the world’s largest global investment organisations to hire multiple VP-level Data Engineers in Singapore. You’ll lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms supporting portfolio management, trading, risk and investment operations. These roles combine hands-on coding, technical leadership and senior stakeholder engagement. No Finance Experience Required Financial-markets experience is not essential. The team welcomes experienced data engineering leaders from technology companies, global banks, fintech firms, consultancies and other data-intensive organisations. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data and analytics platforms. * Build scalable solutions using Databricks, Python, PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL and dbt. * Design AWS-based lakehouse architecture covering modelling, governance, lineage and data quality. * Remain hands-on across coding, system design, deployment and production. * Set technical direction and raise engineering standards. * Work with architects, product teams and senior business stakeholders. * Mentor engineers and, for one position, manage permanent staff and external vendors. What We’re Looking For * Strong hands-on Databricks experience is essential. * Commercial AWS experience is mandatory. Azure-only candidates cannot be considered, even with Databricks experience. * Strong hands-on Python, PySpark, Spark SQL and SQL expertise. * Experience designing large-scale data pipelines, lakehouse platforms or analytics systems. * Strong knowledge of data architecture, modelling, governance, lineage and quality. * Exposure to dbt, Airflow, Pandas, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform or CI/CD. * Proven technical leadership and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. * A hands-on engineering mindset—you must remain comfortable writing and reviewing code. * Team-management experience is required for one of the VP openings. * Candidates should currently be based in Singapore. Why Join? * Lead major Databricks and AWS initiatives at genuine enterprise scale. * Build platforms that directly influence global investment decisions. * Join a long-term data and technology transformation with senior-level ownership. * Gain exposure across asset classes, investment strategies and business functions. * Choose between hands-on technical-leadership and people-management paths. * Join a stable, flexible environment offering complex work and long-term career development. Please apply with your latest resume or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BAH Partners specialises in placing world-class technology and quantitative talent across Asia-Pacific’s leading financial institutions and technology-driven organisations.