Overview:
Finatal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced private equity-backed financial services business on an interim basis. This is a key role for someone who can make an immediate impact, bringing technical expertise and strategic insight to deliver a consolidated data solution for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Integration and Consolidation
- Design and implement a single source of truth by pulling data from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
- Leverage Microsoft Fabric to develop scalable and efficient data pipelines.
- Identify and address data quality issues across various systems and processes.
- Data Strategy and Execution
- Provide both hands-on technical solutions and strategic guidance to align data initiatives with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish robust data management processes and frameworks.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure that data solutions meet organizational needs.
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage expectations and communicate progress effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technical Development and Maintenance
- Build and maintain efficient, scalable data architecture to support business intelligence and analytics.
- Ensure the security, integrity, and accessibility of all data pipelines and systems.
Key Requirements:
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric: Proven expertise in designing and deploying data pipelines and architecture using Microsoft Fabric.
- Financial Services Background: Deep understanding of the financial services industry, its data structures, and compliance requirements.
- Data Integration Expertise: Ability to consolidate multiple data sources into a single, reliable source of truth.
- Hands-On & Strategic: Comfortable balancing tactical data engineering tasks with long-term strategic planning.
- Stakeholder Management Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data visualization tools