Our of our financial services client is looking for an experienced Data Engineer for 12 months initially.

This role is fully onsite at client's site in Luxembourg.

Tasks:

• The project concerns the later phases of development of the in-house application SPVAL and specifically the digitalization and enhancement of the in-house Excel-based valuation model for venture debt and direct equity valuations.
• Modelling the various calculation features of the valuation model using the Python programming language.
• Prototyping the relevant model interfaces, including both front-end and back-end data models, in the OutSystems platform for the purpose of assisting the IT development team in developing such interfaces and data models into the SPVAL application via Java React.
• Develop and maintain ETL (extract, transform, load) pipelines.
• Using SQL for data validation and backend integrations.
• Engage and collaborate closely with business stakeholders, notably the PROVAL unit, to gather requirements, understand needs, and translate them into Python modelling and OutSystems prototypes.
• Follow up with the IT development team to assist with integrating the Python modelling and explaining the OutSystems prototypes for ultimate development into SPVAL.
• Maintain thorough documentation of processes, analysis outcomes, and project decisions for future reference and auditing purposes, including Python model documentation to comply with the Group Model Risk Policy and to support the valuation model validation process as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, ensuring alignment of priorities across the project backlog and timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent communication with other impacted teams (e.g. Integration, DWH) to identify and address cross-functional dependencies.
• Design test cases in collaboration with QA engineers to ensure coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Support testing activities by conducting end-to-end scenarios for complex workflows (e.g. SWIFT imports, reconciliation processes).

Mandatory Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a data engineer
• University degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent applied experience.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of modelling reporting universes and creating reports in Business Objects
• Knowledge of Oracle SQL
• Familiarity with data modelling best practices
• Experience in working in English
• Expertise in Python programming language
• Excellent data engineering and modelling experience, including work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Excellent knowledge of data warehousing concepts, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Extensive experience with common ETL frameworks, including Talend, Informatica, or similar tools.
• Ability to formulate and apply creative and sustainable data capture strategies.
• Strong experience in data wrangling, data munging, and ETL automation.
• Experience applying data encryption and data security standards.
• UNIX administration and general server administration experience.
• Knowledge of batch and real-time processing frameworks.
• Experience with NoSQL, Hive, or other big data query and ETL technologies.
• Data visualization experience using tools such as R, Python, or Tableau.
• Software or web development skills, particularly experience developing applications to streamline data workflows or deliver customized reporting.
• Proven history of driving process improvements, system automation, and high-quality reporting.
• Experience leading complex projects and developing business solutions from inception through deployment.
• Strong business understanding with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mandatory Proven Experience in:

• Banking applications
• Lending or middle-office Applications (i.e. Guarantee Calls, Cash & Liquidity Management, Rate Setting, Advisory Services, Capital Markets, Provisioning & Valuation, Mandate Management)
• Minimum of one year of working experience in project(s) requiring Python programming
• Prior experience in International or European organizations