Data Platform Engineer

Fenergo exists for one reason and that is to better enable financial institutions to onboard and service their customers digitally, safely, and compliantly. One very simple reason for being. And there are 700 of us at Fenergo who wake up every day thinking about how to improve the customer onboarding experience through technology. And we are the best in the world at it. Which is why we count 32 of the top 50 financial institutions amongst our customers.  

It is also why we are consistently ranked as #1 in Customer Lifecycle Management and why we count some of the world’s top companies as our technology partners, Salesforce, IBM, PWC, Accenture, DXC to name but a few. French and UK private equity firms have recently acquired a majority stake in Fenergo, valuing the business at over $1bn, and are looking to scale the business globally. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Fenergo has offices in North America (Boston, New York and Toronto), UK (London), Spain (Madrid), Poland (Wroclaw), Asia Pacific (Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo) and UAE (Dubai). 

What will you do?

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our cloud-based data lake infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with a ringfenced team of system engineers, data analysts and a delivery manager to implement best practices for data management and contribute to the overall success of our data platform. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong technical background who is passionate about working on innovative data projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Internal Data Lakes;
• Develop and maintain data lake solutions using AWS service such as Amazon S3, AWS Glue and Amazon Athena
• Develop Data Pipelines;
• Build and manage data ingestion and transformation pipelines using tools like AWS Glue, Amazon Kinesis and Apache Spark
• Support Data Processing;
• Utilise AWS EMR, AWS Lambda and other services for data processing and transformation
• Performance and Cost Optimisation;
• Monitor and optimise data lake performance to ensure cost-effective resource utilisation
• Compliance and Security;
• Implement data security measures and ensure the data lake meets regulatory and compliance requirements like AWS IAM and RMS
• Continuous Learning;
• Stay updated on emerging cloud and data technologies and apply new insights to improve data lake operations
• Collaborative Work
• Work with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing support for data platform initiatives

Expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS and its associated services
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.
• Experience with Glue Jobs, Apache Spark or Python and SQL
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and efficient code
• Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow would be advantageous

Our Promise To You  

We are striving to become global leaders across all of the categories we operate in and as part of that we are a high-performing highly collaborative team that works cross functionally to accommodate our clients needs.   

What we value is at the CORE of how we succeed: 

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best 

• Outcomes: Drive Success in every engagement  

• Respect: A collective feeling of inclusion and belonging 

• Excellence: Continuously raising the bar 

• Healthcare cover through the VHI 

• Company pension contribution  

• Life assurance/ Income protection 

• 23 days annual leave 

• 3 company days 

• Annual bonus opportunity 

• Work From Home set-up allowance 

• Opportunity to work with clients and colleagues on a global scale for a world leader in Client Lifecycle Management 

• Other competitive company benefits, such as flexible working hours, work from home policy, bike to work scheme, sports and social committee, weekly fitness and sports classes and much more 

• Buddy system for all new starters 

• Collaborative working environment 

• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’ 

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech Product, using the latest of tools and technologies 

• Defined training and role tracking to allow you see and assess your own career development and progress. 

• Active sports and social club 

• State of the art offices in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands with great facilities, canteen and games area 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity 

Fenergo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued, respected, and can reach their full potential. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, fosters innovation, and contributes to our overall success. We strive to provide a fair and supportive environment for all employees, promoting equal opportunities for career development and advancement. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities and join our team in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.