Senior/Lead Data Engineer (Cloud/Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior/Lead Data Engineer (Cloud/Fintech): Designing and implementing scalable data pipelines across multi-cloud environments with an accent on integration with on-prem Oracle databases and real-time/batch data solutions. Focus on optimizing data system performance for latency-sensitive trading applications and ensuring robust data governance and compliance.

Location: Remote, hybrid, or onsite in Poland

Company

hirify.global is an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, partnering with Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation and AI platforms.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable and secure data pipelines across GCP & AWS environments.
• Develop integration and transformation workflows between cloud data services and on-prem Oracle databases.
• Work closely with trading, risk, and analytics teams to deliver real-time and batch data solutions.
• Optimise and monitor performance of data systems to support latency-sensitive trading applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies and provide technical assistance.
• Ensure robust data governance, lineage, and compliance (including MiFID II, FCA).
• Automate data workflows using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Strong experience with cloud data services on both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) e.g. BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, S3, Glue, Redshift.
• Expertise in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and working with complex stored procedures and large datasets.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with streaming and messaging systems, and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT design patterns.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban, Jira).
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting, market data, or trade surveillance systems.
• Experience with Apache Airflow, DBT.
• Understanding of data security practices and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to financial markets and trading systems.

Culture & Benefits

• International projects with in-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility.
• Medical healthcare and a well-being program.
• Ongoing learning & reimbursement and a recognition program.
• Team events, local benefits, sports compensation, and referral bonuses.
• Provision of top-tier equipment.
• Culture of trust, respect, open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship.