Lead Data Engineer

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack, and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence via multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software, and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what energy stakeholders need and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

Currently, OPIS is looking to expand its software development team. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team that will become an integral part of global OPIS Product Development. The team will work closely with OPIS Product Development HQ based in Gaithersburg, US. We seek candidates with a mix of solid technical skills and strong interpersonal abilities.

Your Responsibilities :

1. Work independently on large and complex projects.
2. Deliver value to customers, the organization, and the team with minimal supervision.
3. Represent the team during collaboration with technical and functional partners to build data solutions that transform raw data into critical insights.
4. Research and evaluate technology options that align with company data strategies.
5. Manage multiple stakeholders' interests and set expectations effectively using technical expertise and critical thinking.
6. Host presentations and create documentation that clearly explains complex concepts.
7. Make strategic decisions based on well-reasoned tradeoffs.
8. Embrace agile development practices daily.
9. Commit to continuous integration, delivery, and improvement.
10. Pursue high quality in all work.
11. Take pride in your work and own your responsibilities.
12. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
13. Have 4+ years of database development experience (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake preferred).
14. Have experience creating data models for integrating multiple systems.
15. Have experience developing and maintaining stored procedures.
16. Be proficient in writing SQL queries to explore data and identify issues.
17. Have experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
18. Understand data architecture and design for large-scale solutions.
19. Have knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.
20. Be familiar with programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, PowerShell, or Power BI.
21. Understand CI/CD pipelines for code deployment.
22. Be fluent in English, both spoken and written, with effective communication skills.

Does this sound like you?

• A strong analytical thinker who can manage multiple demands with minimal supervision.
• A self-starter with curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A structured developer with good time-management skills.

If these qualities resonate with you, we should talk.

We'd also love to hear about your experiences with:

• Degrees, certifications, awards, or recognitions.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, or SCRUM methodologies.
• Experience with scripts under source control (Git, TFVC, Mercurial, SVN, etc.).
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Experience with database monitoring tools (like SolarWinds or RedGate).
• Experience with data-specific unit testing frameworks.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones).
• 30 days of paid time off annually.
• Remote work possibility for 3 months/year.
• One remote work week per quarter.
• Meal benefit with Pluxee (€171/month).
• Retirement plans including company contributions.
• Family care benefits and caregiving support.
• Subscription discounts.
• Employee referral program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, please contact us with "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.