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Lead Data Engineer
Are you passionate about transforming complex financial data into actionable insights Join our dynamic team where you'll lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data pipelines that power critical business decisions. This is your opportunity to shape the future of financial analytics while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our data innovation efforts, architecting robust data solutions that deliver meaningful impact across our finance organization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable, efficient data systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines and ETL processes to support financial reporting and analytics needs Lead technical implementation of data solutions using modern technologies and best practices
Optimize data models and query performance to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval Lead and mentor data engineering team members, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and align technical solutions with business objectives
Partner with a global development team to design and implement comprehensive solutions Deliver high-performance data solutions leveraging PySpark, Python, and enterprise data platforms
Implement data quality frameworks to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data Drive innovation by researching and implementing new data technologies and methodologies
Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues across various systems and platforms Document technical processes, architectures, and solutions for knowledge sharing
About the Team
The Finance Reporting & Analytics Engineering team is responsible for designing and implementing complex data pipelines and analytics solutions that support key decision-making business processes across the finance organization. Our team takes pride in delivering high- quality data solutions that provide valuable insights to drive strategic financial decisions and operational excellence.
About You
You're a problem-solver at heart with a passion for data and technology. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can apply your technical expertise to solve real business challenges. Your strong communication skills enable you to bridge the gap between technical concepts and business needs, making complex data solutions accessible to all stakeholders.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
9+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Good SQL skills for data analysis
Hands-on experience with Python and PySpark for data processing and transformation
Experience working with modern analytics platforms like Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or Snowflake
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data pipelines
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
These are additional nice to haves:
Knowledge of TypeScript for front-end data visualization applications Experience with Git and version control workflows
Familiarity with financial data and reporting requirements Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements in financial contexts Experience with agile development methodologies
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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the world's largest reinsurer, as measured by net premiums written
Job ID: 147059723