Your key responsibilities
As Data Engineering lead, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead clients discussions going from defining the problem, Advising on the solution (Data Architecture, Best practices guidance, technology stack and standards) and supporting implementation.
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of efficient data pipelines .
- Create robust data products that leverage cloud Data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks , Azure Synapse, Fabric.
- Use cloud services to build scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions.
- Help translate data and analytics requirements into data solutions based on the approved technical designs.
- Enable test automation and ensure CI/CD pipelines are in good health.
- Implement monitoring of data applications and track product quality, performance, and stability.
- Carry out effective technical design reviews to ensure that the right architecture patterns are used by the team.
- Provide guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Lead a team of Data Engineers to thrive by promoting teamwork, providing guidance, and encouraging skill enhancement.
Skills and attributes for success
- Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or another relevant subject.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Data Engineering & Cloud platforms.
- Fluent in Dutch and/or French, proficient business English.
- Experience with batch and real-time processing frameworks.
- Expertise in proactive performance monitoring, conducting data quality testing.
- Experience in assembling data from multiple sources and analyzing and modelling complex datasets.
- Hands-on Experience with Cloud data platforms like Snowflake, databricks, fabric.
- Practical knowledge of cloud possibilities and limitations in areas like distributed systems, load balancing, networking, massive data storage, and security.
- Understanding of data architecture concepts such as data modelling, Big Data storage, Lambda architecture, data vault, and dimensional modelling, Data Fabric and Data Mesh is nice to have.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem solver.
- Strong communicator who understands team dynamics, able to support where needed and lead when asked.
- Experience in leading and coaching technical teams.
What we offer you
- You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
- You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
- You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
- You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
- We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
- While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.