Lead Data Engineer (f/m/d)

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger! We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

Here in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our Wholesale Banking Business. Are you curious and passionate about data? Do you have a true interest in the financial services industry? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:
The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and managing the data infrastructure and data pipeline processes for the bank. This role involves leading a team of data engineers, working closely with data scientists, analysts, and IT professionals to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and secure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of the banking industry's data requirements.

In this role you will:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers
• Establish best practices for data engineering and ensure team adherence
• Coordinate with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders
• Prepare reports on data pipeline performance and project progress for senior management

Data Pipelines Integration and Management:

• Design and implement scalable data architectures to support the bank's data needs
• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Ensure the data infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure
• Oversee the integration of diverse data sources into a cohesive data platform
• Ensure data quality, data governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures
• Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems for data processes

You should apply if you have:

• Experience in data engineering or related field, and in a leadership role
• Excellent experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), data warehousing solutions, and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services
• Deep understanding of ETL processes and data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Apache NiFi).
• Knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and data integration techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data security and privacy in the banking sector
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer, etc.).
• Experience with machine learning and data science frameworks

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits!

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

• Advantageous remote working agreement
• Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environment
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests
• Usual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation + RTT)
• Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)
• A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

• Partial reimbursement of childcare costs
• Various bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)
• An allowance for parents of children with disabilities
• Possibility to work part-time

Financial benefits:

• A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirement
• Meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employment
• Mutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved ones
• A loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniority
• Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income
• CESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parent
• A Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.

Personal development benefits:

• Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges)
• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University
• We’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers