Assistant Data Engineering Lead

SWIRE PROPERTIES LIMITED; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Properties is seeking an Assistant Data Engineering Lead to support a cloud-based data platform in Hong Kong, coordinating a team of engineers onshore and offshore.

You will work with IT, data scientists, analysts, and vendors to plan, deliver data products while upholding data protection policies and documenting data flows.

The role emphasizes leadership, SQL/PySpark skills, and experience with Azure services to drive scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data infrastructure, warehousing, data modelling and BI/big data solutions.
• Experience leading a small team of data engineers and vendor management.
• Strong SQL and PySpark/Python skills are a must.
• Experience with Azure cloud services (Data Lake Gen2, SQL DB, Data Factory, Databricks) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and BI tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of internal and external data engineers in enhancing ETL pipelines and Azure Data Platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data work supports production rollout of data products.
• Mobilize resources efficiently for implementation and maintenance tasks.
• Document data flows, data dictionaries, and mapping logic for data assets.
• Review and sign off on design docs, specifications, and deployment deliverables.
• Partner with Data Science, Analytics and IT to prioritize tasks and coordinate changes with vendors.

Skills

SQL

PySpark/Python

Data warehousing

Data modelling

Vendor management

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems or related

Tools

Azure

Databricks

SQL/DB

Job description

We are Makers - people who care deeply about shaping places where life, work and nature can flourish together. Grounded in our heritage and united by a culture of trust and respect, we dare to take on ambitious ideas and turn them into something real - thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with care for the communities we serve. Our people are at the heart of it all: free to be themselves, driven to make a difference, and inspired to create alongside others. Brick by brick, we build vibrant, inclusive spaces that stand the test of time - because real progress comes from people who choose to make it happen.

We are now looking for a talented Assistant Data Engineering Lead to be part of our team. The candidate will be supporting Data Engineering Lead to manage and enhance a data platform on cloud with a team of engineers, onshore and offshore. The incumbent will work closely with internal IT, data scientists, data analysts, business analysts, and vendors on planning, management, execution & delivery of data management and the enablement for various data products and services for Swire Properties. The incumbent will also work with internal stakeholders in ensuring the data is managed in accordance to Data protection policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of internal and external data engineers in enhancing and maintaining existing ETL pipelines, storage and the Azure Data Platform, including but not limited to the following duties
  • Manage internal stakeholders and external vendors to effectives deliver data engineering solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure robust data engineering works up to quality and support the production rollout of various data products
• Mobilize resources on implementation and maintenance works in an efficient manner
• Ensure the technical deliverables are concisely documented including but not limit to data dictionary, data flow, pipeline design, data mapping logic, and data asset inventories
• Review and sign off the technical deliverables including effort estimation, impact analysis, design doc, technical specifications as well as SIT, Deployment and System Operation deliverables, delivered by subordinates or external vendors
• Support the Data Engineering Lead and collaborate with other data function pillars, including but not limited to Data Science & Analytics, Data Application & Operations, etc., in managing and prioritizing tasks
• Collaborate with Digital & IT Team and external vendors to initiate required changes upon upstream application updates and downstream application needs

REQUIREMENTS

• University graduate in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information System, Information Management or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in data infrastructure and architecture with demonstrated experience and capability in data warehousing, data modelling and design, data integration, data migration, ETL/ELT, BI and Big data solutions skill sets
• Experience in leading a small team of data engineers and vendor management
• Strong in SQL and PySpark/Python is a must
• Experience in data processing with small data & big data storage format like CSV, Parquet, Hive Metastore is a must
• Experience with implementing and maintaining cloud services such as Azure (Data Lake Storage Gen2, SQL DB, Data Factory, Databricks, DevOps) or related is highly desirable
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD practices, and semantic model implementation for BI visualisation tools is highly desirable.
• Experience in data platform security, ML/Agentic AI, and data quality frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with Databricks UC migration, BI, data lineage, and data catalog tools is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and project management tools (e.g., Jira) is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Decision Quality
• Business Acumen
• Drives for Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability

WHY CHOOSE US

• Randstad Hong Kong: Awarded Most Attractive Employer in the Property and Real Estate sector for 2024 and 2025
• HRoot Awards (Chinese Mainland): Received the Best Employer Award for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024, and 2025, together with the Best Social Enterprises Award in 2024

As an equal opportunity employer, Swire Properties strives to foster a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace, where People can thrive.

If you require special assistance and accommodations during any part of the recruitment process, including the online application and/or the selection process, please reach out to us via email at any time.

If we haven't contacted you six weeks after your submission, then please consider your application unsuccessful this time.

All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and then destroyed. All information will be used for recruitment and appointment purposes only. The Company will handle all personal data confidentially in accordance with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.