Data Platform / Ingestion Engineer

Project Information:

• Industry: Banking
• Location: 100 % remote
• Project languages: English

Summary: The role of Data Platform / Ingestion Engineer focuses on delivering data analytics and machine learning solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud. This position is pivotal for ensuring the effective implementation and support of backend solutions, thereby enabling better data insights and operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, and supporting back-end components of data analytics solutions following specified architecture.
• Implementing data structures, system designs, and best practices.
• Creating automation tools and scripts for operational efficiency.
• Identifying software bottlenecks and enhancing performance.
• Troubleshooting and fixing bugs in the system.
• Writing technical documentation to support the developed code.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across different teams to ensure sustainable data analytics solutions.
• Providing comprehensive production support including incident resolution and post-resolution activities.
• Offering technical expertise in diagnosing major system issues.
• Supporting testing activities related to new data implementations.
• Analyzing data anomalies during root cause investigations and reconciliations.
• Actively contributing to team goals and objectives.

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash).
• 2+ years of experience in SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL).
• 2+ years of networking experience (e.g., TCP/IP, Subnetting, Firewalls).
• 2+ years of system administration experience (e.g., managing Linux/Windows servers).
• 2+ years of debugging skills (e.g., analyzing stack traces, log files).

Nice to Have:

• 1+ year of experience in cloud engineering (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 1+ year of experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Airflow).
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and processes.
• Understanding of application and system architecture, covering technology layers like storage, OS, and database.
• Awareness of patch management processes.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Proven ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Openness to working in a diverse, global team environment.