Lead Data Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Data Engineer (Fintech): Involved in a financial project focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) detection within Capital Markets. Focus on end-to-end data pipelines and detection logic that process large volumes of distributed data, contributing directly to the design, implementation, and optimisation of core AML capabilities. Focus on financial crime prevention, innovation and delivery excellence.

Location: Elastic hybrid from Gdynia / Gdańsk / Warszawa / Łódź (at least 3 days per week from the office)

Salary: 135 - 160 PLN net/h + VAT on B2B

Company

hirify.global has had an over-decade-long relationship with the leading financial group in the Nordic countries, and we are privileged to be our client's premier partner in Poland.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimise data pipelines supporting end-to-end Capital Markets AML detection scenarios.
• Develop and maintain detection logic, rule frameworks, scoring components, and alerting mechanisms.
• Work with large-scale, distributed data using Spark, Spark SQL, and SQL.
• Contribute to the development of a greenfield architecture, promoting innovation and delivery excellence.
• Support non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, resiliency, observability, and data quality.
• Collaborate effectively within Agile, cross-functional teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Python and Java.
• Advanced experience with Apache Spark (PySpark) and Spark SQL for distributed data processing.
• Very good knowledge of SQL in large-scale data environments.
• Hands-on experience with distributed compute platforms and on-premise cluster environments.
• Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, and Bitbucket.
• Fluency in English (min. B2)

Nice to have

• Understanding of Capital Markets products (FX, Equities, Derivatives, Bonds, etc.)
• Previous experience in Financial Crime, AML, or surveillance systems.
• Experience with automation, including: automated pipeline deployment data validation testing frameworks workflow orchestration
• Experience integrating solutions with third-party systems

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work organization.
• International work environment will give you the opportunity to interact with the English language on a daily basis.
• Scandinavian organizational culture will provide you with work-life balance, you will gain time for additional training (financed by Jit).
• Jit community will bring you a nice time during regular integration meetings