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Lead Data Engineer

Location

Dublin, Ireland- Hybrid.

Job Type

Full time

About Sim Local

Sim Local is an entrepreneurial company which creates problem-solving travel technology brands. We are the global leader in travel SIM card and eSIM retail. SIM Local is one of the world’s largest mobile connectivity providers in the travel sector with offices in Dublin, London and New York.

The Role

We are seeking an expert Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures, owning all aspects of our data ecosystem, including operational databases, data warehouses, ETL, reporting, and analytics. In this role, you will mentor a team of engineers, drive AI and advanced analytics initiatives, and ensure data quality, security, and performance to meet evolving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

·      Leadership:

o  Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, setting clear goals and expectations.

o  Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the data engineering team.

o  Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and guidance on complex data projects.

o  Champion the adoption of AI and machine learning to enhance data-driven decision-making

·      Strategy & Architecture

o  Develop and implement the organization's data strategy to align with business objectives.

o  Design, build, and maintain scalable data architectures (databases, data warehouses, etc.).

o  Define and maintain data governance standards, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.

o  Select and implement appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools for managing data pipelines and infrastructure.

o   Lead initiatives to improve data governance, including master data management (MDM) and metadata management

·       Data Quality, Security &Performance

o   Establish and enforce data quality standards (validation, accuracy, consistency, completeness).

o   Implement best practices for data encryption, access control, and privacy to ensure data security.

o   Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulations (GDPR, etc.).

o   Optimize data systems and infrastructure for high performance and scalability.

·       Collaboration

o   Collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, other developers, Product Owners to define data requirements and use cases.

o   Act as the key advisor on data-related decisions, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

·       Lead the delivery of Database, Data Warehouse, ETL, Analytics, Reporting & Dashboard solutions.

 

Skills & Core Values You Bring

·       Expertise & Experience: Strong experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses and cloud platforms. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions for reporting, dashboards, and real-time analytics.

·       Delivery Focus: Excellent technical skills with a strong focus on timely and successful delivery of complex data projects. A solid track record of meeting business objectives while maintaining high standards in data quality, security, and performance.

·       Culture & Behaviour: Passionate about data engineering with a "can-do" attitude. Proactively suggest and implement improvements, eager to learn, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.


Benefits of working with Sim Local

- 23 days annual leave + an additional day’s annual leave for each complete year worked subject to a maximum of 25 days per year!
- Both Irish and British bank holidays
- Summer Fridays – half day on Fridays throughout the summer
- Pension Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Maternity Benefit

Ready to Apply?

Are you interested in this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that cares about its people, likes to promote talent from within, and is continually growing in new markets. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic mobile development team within a flexible and innovative environment focused on delivering a best-in-class mobile application. If you don’t have all the requirements but this could be the right role for your career, apply for this position. We are looking for the best cultural fit.
Send your CV and cover letter outlining why you'd be perfect for the role to careers@simlocal.com

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