Senior Big Data Engineer Permanent

Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit. At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our Culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service.

Your Team:

You will be part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) division, the driving force behind IT innovation across the Atradius Group. Within ITS, the Finance Compliance Unit is responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical applications such as Solvency II and IFRS 17. These applications use cutting-edge technologies like Python, R, Scala, SQL, Spark, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and more, to address complex problems across both cloud and on-premise solutions.

Job description 

We are seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer to join our team and work closely with quantitative developers in the Finance and Risk departments. The role involves taking over developed solutions from these departments, refactoring them into efficient, simplified, production-quality solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Refactor code provided by Finance and Risk colleagues into production-quality solutions, ensuring scalability and performance. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve code performance and resource efficiency. 

Job requirements 

Technical Expertise: 

• Experience gained as big data engineer in middle to large companies 
• Strong programming skills with experience in delivering production-quality code in multiple programming languages. 
• Proficiency in Python, Spark, Databricks, and SQL is required. Knowledge of R, C++, Bash, and Scala is a plus. 
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. 
• Expertise in developing well-tested software using standard development practices and lifecycle methodologies. 
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines is desired. 
• Knowledge of code review processes and quality assurance practices is highly valued. 
• Experience working with large datasets on distributed clusters is essential. 
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Jenkins is a plus. 

Mathematical & Analytical & Business Skills: 

• Strong mathematical foundation to understand the algorithms and objectives behind code developed by Finance and Risk colleagues. 
• Experience with Solvency II or IFRS 17 is a plus. 

Soft Skills: 

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Initiative and self-reliance, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. 

Languages: 

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is a desired. 

What does Atradius offer:

• A dynamic, international, and challenging work environment.
• Hybrid working policy. You need to be in the office 1 day per week. (80% home, 20% office)
• Training and support to reach your full potential including the opportunity for continuous professional development.
• Attractive terms and conditions, including competitive salary, pension package, and a range of flexible benefits and rewards.
• Challenging tasks with individual development and training opportunities.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

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