Cib Client Data – Lead Engineer

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Data platform and pipeline engineering
Data reliability, quality, and observability
Engineering standards and devops
The Lead Data Engineer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design, build, operation, and modernisation of enterprise-grade data platforms, pipelines, and data-enabled applications within the CIB Client Management environment

Job Summary

  • The Lead Data Engineer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design, build, operation, and modernisation of enterprise-grade data platforms, pipelines, and data-enabled applications within the CIB Client Management environment.
  • The role provides hands-on technical leadership across the full software and data engineering lifecycle, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, reliable, and well-governed data solutions that support analytics, reporting, operational MI, and machine-learning use cases.
  • In addition to technical delivery, the role is accountable for engineering standards, data standards, mentoring and capability building, and close partnership with business, analytics, security, and product stakeholders.

Matching Summary

The Lead Data Engineer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design, build, operation, and modernisation of enterprise-grade data platforms, pipelines, and data-enabled applications within the CIB Client Management environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data platform and pipeline engineering
  • Data reliability, quality, and observability
  • Engineering standards and DevOps
  • Security, privacy, and governance
  • Cloud platforms (AWS)
  • Spark and SQL engines
  • Distributed systems principles

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and capability building
  • Agile practitioner
  • Pragmatic decision-making
  • Translating complex technical concepts

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years experience in data engineering, software engineering, or platform engineering
  • Relevant Diploma or B-Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience working in investment banking
  • Experience with regulatory environment and complex entities

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Not specified

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