For one of our projects for a company in the Banking Industry and to perform onsite in Geneva NTT DATA is looking for a Data Platform Engineer.
Our client is one of the biggest and most important financial institutions in the world. Its business model focuses on commercial banking products and services for retail, SMEs and companies. They have a global presence, it provides services to more than 140 million customers in its major markets, North America, Europe and South America, building a global network of 14,400 branches, the largest in international banking. It manages funds of more than 1 trillion euros for all customer segments, has 3.3 million shareholders and 187,000 employees.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data platforms that enable the secure and efficient processing, storage, and analysis of large-scale financial data. This role involves working closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design & Development: develop, deploy, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance data platforms using modern technologies and tools.
* Data Infrastructure Management: oversee the architecture and management of data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-based data storage solutions.
* ETL Pipelines: build and optimize end-to-end data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and storage, ensuring data is accessible and accurate.
* Collaboration: work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and design data solutions that meet those needs.
* Data Security & Compliance: ensure that data platforms comply with industry regulations, including GDPR, Basel III, and other relevant financial data standards.
* Performance Optimization: continuously monitor and optimize the performance of data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure optimal resource utilization.
* Troubleshooting & Support: provide technical support for data-related issues, ensuring fast resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
* Innovation & Research: stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies in data engineering and apply them to improve the data platform.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Proven experience (+8 years) in building and maintaining data platforms, preferably in the banking or financial sector.
* Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and platforms like AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake.
* Experience with data modeling, database design, and optimization of data storage solutions.
* Expertise in ETL frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Talend).
* Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala.
* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Strong understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements in the banking sector.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with machine learning or AI-related projects.
* Familiarity with data governance frameworks and practices.
* Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer).
NTT DATA is a multinational consultancy company, employing over professionals world-wide. Within the International Institutions we have framework contracts with European Institutions like: European Commission; European Parliament; European Court of Auditors; Europol; NATO; Court of Justice; EPO; European Council, United Nations, etc.