Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer page is loaded## Lead Data Engineerlocations: Waterford, Waterford, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR00113411You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view.
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**Job Description:****Data Solutions – Lead Data Engineer**We are seeking a talented Lead Data Engineer to Design, develop, deploy and support leading data and analytical solutions that are high-quality, fully performing and compliant with all standards and best practices in support of our business.
Work independently and applies leading data and analytical skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables.
Exhibits a strong understanding of data and analytical concepts such as: data architecture, development, testing, governance, security with a focus on learning more about these domains.
Partner with U.S. IT and business groups to advance our strategy of realizing business value from data and utilizing data as a strategic asset.
Ability to focus on task at hand, follow-through on prescribed plan with ability to be flexible and think under pressure.
Highly motivated team player with a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve.
**Technical Skills*** 5+ years experience with SQL.
* 5+ Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, SSIS etc.
* Experience with BI tools not limited to SSRS, Tableau, Business Objects, LOGI, PowerBI, Quicksight etc.
* Experience with R, Python would be preferred.
* Experience with Snowflake would be preferred.
* Experience with AWS would be preferred.
**Key Skills*** Ability to lead, drive and deliver data-informed product strategies within a team or as an individual contributor.
* Remain current with technology trends and influence change across U.S. IT* Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, organizational skills, interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated aptitude towards problem identification, resolution and comprehension and interpretation of technical procedures.
* Understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy and security best practices* Technically minded problem solver**Responsibilities*** Design, develop, deploy and/or maintain leading data and analytical solutions that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, secure, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives* Proven ability to work closely with Business organizations and lead a team to deliver on business needs.
* Drive U.S. IT and U.S. business groups to deliver on our data-informed product strategies* Execute full software and product development life cycle (SDLC) and lead continuous improvements leveraging Agile best practices* Write advanced well-designed, testable, flexible, and scalable datasolutions* Participate in data architecture design, data analysis, development and testing.
* Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
* Integrate leading software components into a fully functional software system* Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems* Evaluate business and client feedback* Effectively mentor other engineers* Augment existing data sets with other data sources (i.e. external) to make reusable data assets* Lead a "data-first" approach to problem solving and designing IT solutions**Qualifications*** Requires BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years of progressive experience in a data driven technical role.
* 3+ years experience in a senior engineer capacity**Job Category:**Advanced Analytics**Posting End Date:**24/10/2025**Shine together**At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self.
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