Remote Role (MUST reside in Ireland and MUST have relevant works visa for Ireland)
Experienced
Senior Data Engineer
to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance data solutions (exciting global fintech partner). This role is ideal for a hands-on technical expert with deep knowledge of
SQL and Oracle
, strong development skills in
Groovy or Java
, and the ability to influence architecture, mentor team members, and drive best practices across the data platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the
design, development, and optimization of complex data pipelines
and data architectures
* Own and optimize advanced
SQL development
, with a strong focus on
Oracle performance, data modeling, and tuning
* Develop, review, and maintain data processing logic using
Groovy and/or Java
, ensuring high code quality and reusability
* Architect and oversee data orchestration and ingestion workflows using tools such as
Airflow, Airbyte
, or similar
* Design and implement robust integrations with external systems using
SOAP and REST APIs
* Define and enforce
ETL/ELT standards
, data quality frameworks, and automation strategies
* Lead
unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
initiatives for data pipelines
* Provide technical leadership through
code reviews, design reviews, and mentoring
of junior and mid-level engineers
* Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
* Actively contribute within an
Agile environment
, helping drive sprint planning, technical refinement, and delivery commitments
* Promote best practices for
version control, CI/CD, and release management
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science
or an equivalent technical discipline
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with SQL
, with
deep expertise in Oracle
(PostgreSQL or other RDBMS experience is a plus)
* 4+ years of experience with Java or Groovy
, with strong preference for
Groovy
* 3+ years of experience with orchestration and ingestion tools
(e.g., Airflow, Airbyte)
* 3+ years of experience integrating with web service APIs
(SOAP and REST)
* Strong experience with
version control systems
(e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
* Proven experience implementing
automation, unit testing, integration testing, and data validation frameworks
* Solid understanding of
cloud storage concepts
(e.g., S3, Blob storage, Oracle Buckets)