Data Engineering Manager - Financial Services

EY; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive training programs

Accessible senior management

Global professional services firm

Job summary

EY Belgium is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the Modern Data Platform team, driving data architecture, pipelines and analytics solutions for clients. You will spearhead design and implementation of robust data products on Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric and other cloud platforms, while guiding a team of engineers and aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on data engineering with strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to deliver scalable, quality data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Data Engineering & Cloud platforms.
• Fluent in Dutch and/or French, proficient business English.
• Experience with batch and real-time processing frameworks.
• Expertise in data quality, monitoring and automation.
• Strong ability to assemble data from multiple sources and model complex datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Databricks and Fabric in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discussions from problem definition to solution design and implementation.
• Oversee design, development and maintenance of efficient data pipelines.
• Create robust data products on Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse and Fabric.
• Build scalable, reliable data solutions using cloud services.
• Translate analytics requirements into data solutions based on approved designs.
• Enable test automation and ensure CI/CD pipelines are healthy.
• Monitor data applications and track quality, performance and stability.
• Conduct technical design reviews and promote best architecture practices.
• Provide guidance on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead and coach a team of Data Engineers to foster teamwork and skill growth.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Data pipelines

Data modeling

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in computer science / engineering / mathematics

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Fabric

Azure Synapse

CI/CD tooling

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY Belgium Modern Data Platform team supports our clients in defining and rolling out the right data architecture, data platform and infrastructure that support their needs, implement and maintain automated data pipelines, and infuse data through business intelligence and analytics. We are currently looking for a Data Engineer to lead the team and performing business development with other team leaders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead clients discussions going from defining the problem, Advising on the solution (Data Architecture, Best practices guidance, technology stack and standards) and supporting implementation.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of efficient data pipelines .
• Create robust data products that leverage cloud Data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks , Azure Synapse, Fabric.
• Use cloud services to build scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions.
• Help translate data and analytics requirements into data solutions based on the approved technical designs.
• Enable test automation and ensure CI/CD pipelines are in good health.
• Implement monitoring of data applications and track product quality, performance, and stability.
• Carry out effective technical design reviews to ensure that the right architecture patterns are used by the team.
• Provide guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Lead a team of Data Engineers to thrive by promoting teamwork, providing guidance, and encouraging skill enhancement.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or another relevant subject.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Data Engineering & Cloud platforms.
• Fluent in Dutch and/or French, proficient business English.
• Experience with batch and real-time processing frameworks.
• Expertise in proactive performance monitoring, conducting data quality testing.
• Experience in assembling data from multiple sources and analyzing and modelling complex datasets.
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud data platforms like Snowflake, databricks, fabric.
• Practical knowledge of cloud possibilities and limitations in areas like distributed systems, load balancing, networking, massive data storage, and security.
• Understanding of data architecture concepts such as data modelling, Big Data storage, Lambda architecture, data vault, and dimensional modelling, Data Fabric and Data Mesh is nice to have.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solver.
• Strong communicator who understands team dynamics, able to support where needed and lead when asked.
• Experience in leading and coaching technical teams.

What We Offer You

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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