CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International maritime transportation company, with regional operations in Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Data Engineering to join their growing team based in Limassol. As the Head of Data Engineering, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and integrations that power data-driven decision-making processes and optimize processes. You will play an important role in building and developing the internal data team and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data availability, accuracy, and accessibility. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or other closely related fields, who possess extensive experience in Data Engineering, with strong expertise with data integration tools, techniques and cloud platforms, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL and Spark. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience, as well as Hybrid working options. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop and maintain pipelines to collect, process and distribute data efficiently.
• Collaborate with data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure smooth data flow between systems and applications.
• Build and maintain integrations with third-party data sources and services.
• Optimize data infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay current with the latest data engineering and integration technologies and incorporate them into our systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues as they arise.

Key Skills/Experience:  

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer (BI), with knowledge of integrations considered highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in data integration tools, techniques and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Experience with Azure/MS Fabric and related items such as Onelake, Synapse Azure Data Factory and Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL and Spark.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data modelling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of Agile (Scrum) development.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7796. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.