Head of Unit Data Technologies (w/m/d)

Your tasks:

In this role, you will extend and lead a team of Software Developers and Data Engineers to build the EEX Group data lake and reporting systems. Your work will directly influence the European energy market – a growing and highly regulated market that is in search of further innovation. A pragmatic approach to Software Development and Data Science, as well as resilience and operability is of extreme importance to us. We're looking for a professional engineer and leader that takes an innovative and passionate approach to technology to solve problems. You will lead a team with cross-divisional responsibility for Software Development to provide operational Data Provisioning, Data Self Services, Big Data and Data Science within a regulated environment. Further you are responsible to design and develop the next generation of Data infrastructure, using cloud-based services. The redesign and evolvement of our current data-landscape are part of your tasks as well as optimizing and streamlining the current systems and mentoring and developing your team of Software Developers and Data Engineers.

After all, we value the exchange of ideas, being there for each other and encouraging each other to become better. We call it: the exchange mindset.

Your skills:

• Proven experience in creating Data-solutions on GCP or Azure
• Outstanding hands-on-experience with mainstream data technologies and programming languages (e.g. Java, Python)
• Expertise in leading teams working with data related technology
• Know-how and hands-on experience with Databricks, BigQuery, Containerization (e.g. Kubernetes), Oracle, BigData, Messaging Technologies, ETL/ELT
• Proficiency with cloud related technologies, e.g Kubernetes, Terraform
• Mindset of an influencer who wants to shape the future of operational models within IT
• Eminent communication skills on the management level
• Excellent language skills in English and German

Why join us:

• Attractive salary package with many advantages such as childcare, meal allowance, job ticket, sports and leisure events
• Flexible hybrid work concept and flexible working hours
• Personal development through extensive training opportunities
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group
• A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry
• Bespoke onboarding plan