Senior Data Engineer (Team Leader), Fintech

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.

Data is at the core of Optasia’s growth plan, and the Data Engineering team is a significant contributor to our success, achieved through data-driven decision making and risk management. We leverage and ingest data from multiple sources into our large-scale data lakehouses, where data are processed in analytical pipelines. We develop and run the pipelines in a state-of-the-art open-source big data technology stack.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer – Team Leader to lead and inspire a team of two to three Data Engineers. In this role, you will combine hands-on expertise in building data infrastructure and pipelines with leadership responsibilities, enabling the team to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable data solutions that contribute to Optasia’s success.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Data Engineers, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Provide technical expertise and direction in data engineering, guiding the team to deliver high quality scalable data analytical pipelines.
• Support the testing, selection and deployment of data engineering tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Design, build, and optimize end-to-end batch and streaming data analytical pipelines.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve the company’s big data infrastructure and core libraries for large-scale ingestion and processing.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Data Assurance Engineers, ML Engineers, and System Administrators for the design, delivery, and support of end-to-end data workflows.
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and data governance, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Conduct code reviews, align coding standards, and oversee configuration management of the big data infrastructure.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Informatics.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Strong hands-on expertise with the Apache Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark, YARN).
• Proficiency in Scala, Java, Python, SQL, scripting (Bash/Python).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL technologies.
• System administration skills in Linux.
• Practical experience with deployment, configuration, and maintenance of distributed systems and data/software engineering tools.
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration.

 Optional requirements (will be considered a plus):

• Worked extensively in Hadoop / Spark / Spark Streaming / Hive.
• Experience with data and ML flow engines and tools, e.g. Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi, Druid.
• Hands-on exposure to modern data lake storage and table formats, e.g. Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi.
• Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST).
• Passion for learning new technologies and eagerness to collaborate with other creative minds.

Why you should apply

• What we offer:
• 💸 Competitive remuneration package
• 🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
• 💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
• 👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
• 📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
• Optasia’s Perks:
• 🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
• 🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
• 🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
• 🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
• 📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
• 🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
• 🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
• 🎾 🧘‍️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises

Optasia’S Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.