Description We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our analytics and data management team within the banking industry. This role is critical to building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable data pipelines while ensuring the security and integrity of sensitive financial data. The successful candidate will work on designing robust data architectures and supporting the deployment of data-driven solutions to enhance decision-making processes across the organization. This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals with expertise in Python and SQL, along with a deep understanding of data engineering practices within the financial sector. Key Responsibilities: + Data Pipeline Development and Maintenance + Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines using Python and SQL to ingest, process, and transform large datasets. + Optimize data flows and processes to ensure high performance across structured and unstructured data sources. + Data Integration + Integrate data from multiple external and internal banking systems, ensuring data consistency and reliability. + Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to support analytics and reporting needs. + Data Quality and Governance + Ensure the high quality, accuracy, and integrity of data by implementing validation, cleaning, and governance practices. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in the flow of data and maintain proper documentation. + Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement + Collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and other teams to deliver actionable insights and improve banking operations. + Engage with stakeholders to gather data requirements and align them to business goals and compliance standards. + Tech Stack and Infrastructure + Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools in Python to support various data engineering tasks. + Manage and optimize relational and non-relational databases, with strong expertise in SQL, including creating complex queries, views, and stored procedures. + Utilize cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for distributed data storage and large-scale processing pipelines. + Compliance and Security + Adhere to regulatory compliance standards, including GDPR, PCI DSS, and others relevant to the financial industry. + Apply encryption, role-based access control, and other measures to ensure the security and privacy of sensitive banking data. + Reporting and Analytics Enablement + Partner with analytics teams to build data models and enable reporting solutions for business units. + Support data exploration and visualization initiatives to empower end users with actionable data insights. Requirements Required Skills and Qualifications: + Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. + Experience: Proven track record of 3-5 years as a Data Engineer, preferably in the banking or financial services industry. + Python Expertise: Advanced programming experience with Python, focusing on data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy) and automation tasks. + SQL Proficiency: Strong SQL skills, including writing optimized queries, designing schemas, and managing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL). + ETL Tools: Hands-on experience with ETL tools like Apache Airflow, Informatica, or Talend. + Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in cloud data infrastructure (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Microsoft Azure Data Factory). + Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with big data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka is a plus. + Financial Data Knowledge: Familiarity with banking data structures, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance standards is highly preferred. + Version Control: Strong understanding of Git and version control tools for collaborative development. + Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 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