HSBCJP00058285 Data Engineer – Hadoop

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Consultant to join a strategic data transformation programme within the global banking sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise-grade data platforms while leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.

📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid work model - 2 days per week from the Kraków office)
📄 Contract: B2B

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deliver scalable data engineering solutions in enterprise environments.
• Lead the development and optimization of ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration frameworks.
• Work extensively with Hadoop, Spark and Splunk ecosystems.
• Develop robust data processing solutions using Python.
• Manage the full lifecycle of data ingestion, transformation and delivery.
• Handle raw, structured, semi-structured and unstructured data across SQL and NoSQL platforms.
• Collaborate closely with BI, Analytics and business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and source control best practices.
• Ensure high standards of service resilience, sustainability and governance within data engineering solutions.
• Lead technical projects and provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Drive quality through unit testing, integration testing and automated testing frameworks.
• Identify, analyze and solve complex data challenges in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Data Engineer, Data Engineering Consultant or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Hadoop, Spark and Splunk.
• Advanced Python skills with experience in ETL pipeline development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms and ingestion frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and data architecture principles.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and version control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) will be an advantage.
• Understanding of risk management, compliance and governance in engineering processes.

What We Are Looking For

• A collaborative leader passionate about coaching and mentoring others.
• Someone who promotes innovation and the adoption of modern technologies and best practices.
• A professional who demonstrates integrity, inclusiveness and cultural awareness.
• An individual capable of influencing stakeholders and representing technical expertise internally and externally.