Data Engineer

KOS International Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

KOS International Limited is seeking a Data Engineer to support enterprise-scale Azure-based data platforms within a large insurance environment. You will provide production support, collaborate with offshore teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of data solutions.

Responsibilities include Level 1–3 support, performance monitoring, incident troubleshooting, and implementing platform enhancements using Azure data services. Strong Python, SQL and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on data engineering, support or data platform operations.
• Strong Python, SQL and Azure data services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 to Level 3 support for Azure-based data platforms, ensuring system stability.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement resolutions.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with offshore teams.
• Develop platform enhancements using Azure data services to improve functionality and performance.
• Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge repositories.

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL Database

Azure DevOps

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support and maintain enterprise-scale data platforms hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, provide critical production support, collaborate with offshore teams, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data solutions within a large-scale insurance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 to Level 3 support for Azure-based data platforms, ensuring system stability and service availability.


• Monitor application and platform performance, proactively identify issues, and implement effective resolutions.


• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with offshore support teams.


• Develop and implement platform enhancements using Azure data services to improve functionality and performance.


• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support knowledge repositories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, application support, or data platform operations.


• Strong technical expertise in Python, SQL, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps.


• Exposure to Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or other Azure cloud services would be an advantage.


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across offshore and regional teams.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale insurance programme leveraging modern Azure technologies. You will gain exposure to enterprise cloud data platforms, collaborate with experienced technology teams, and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing business-critical data solutions within a dynamic and supportive environment.