Senior Manager - Data Engineer.MGN Pak - Digital Data Platforms.MIT - PAKCOE

A leading financial institution is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join its One Data Analytics & AI Business Unit, which is dedicated to transforming the bank into a Data Driven Organization (DDO) by leveraging the latest tools and technologies in the data space. This role is part of the Wholesale & Operations Data team, a specialized stream within the One Data Organization, focused on driving data initiatives for the Wholesale & Operations Banking function across multiple regions including UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, and other IBG areas. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining both real-time and batch data pipelines, developing data strategies, and establishing data architecture and best practices that support strategic improvements in data engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines for both real-time and batch processing to support various business needs.
- Develop and implement data strategies and architecture that align with organizational goals and drive continuous improvement in data engineering practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and integrate data from core systems, payment systems, digital journeys, marketing platforms, risk, and compliance systems, which are highly data-intensive across multiple regions.
- Work across multiple platforms including Enterprise Data Lake, Azure Data Lake, Business Intelligence tools, Advanced Analytics, and Real-time Streaming platforms to deliver scalable data solutions.
- Lead the development of new requirements for both on-premises and cloud-based data lakes, including effort estimation, solution design, data architecture, and data management.
- Manage change release processes, resource allocation, and delivery timelines to ensure smooth execution of data projects across various business groups.
- Oversee critical applications that impact the bank’s management decision-making processes, regulatory reporting, and operational reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance to avoid financial or non-financial penalties.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in designing and maintaining complex data pipelines and data architecture in both real-time and batch environments.
- Strong knowledge of core banking systems, payment processing systems, digital customer journeys, marketing systems, as well as risk and compliance platforms.
- Hands-on experience with cloud and on-premises data lake environments, particularly Enterprise Data Lake and Azure Data Lake.
- Familiarity with Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Real-time Streaming technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver critical data solutions that support regulatory and operational reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead strategic improvements in data engineering.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in a multinational banking environment across regions such as UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, or other IBG regions is highly desirable.
- Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements and understanding of compliance implications in the banking sector.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and business units.
- Opportunity to contribute to a transformative data-driven culture within a leading financial institution.
- Access to cutting-edge data technologies and platforms, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the bank’s data transformation journey, influencing critical business decisions and regulatory compliance through innovative data engineering solutions.