Lead Software Engineer

• Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory
• (ADF) and Databricks
• Implement batch and real-time data ingestion frameworks leveraging Confluent Kafka
• Build and optimize data models, transformations, and ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and
• Spark
• Develop and manage data storage solutions in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
• Ensure high data quality, integrity, and governance standards
• Support data integration across systems including core banking and CRM
• Optimize performance of large-scale datasets
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and data privacy
• Troubleshoot production issues

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in SQL (complex queries, tuning, modeling)
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, PySpark
• Experience with Confluent Kafka and event-driven architecture
• Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps for data platforms

Domain Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience in banking or financial services
• Classification: RAKBANK-Internal
• Understanding of core banking systems
• Knowledge of payments, lending, wealth management
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks (KYC, AML)
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Strong ownership and collaboration mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field
• Azure/Data engineering certifications preferred
• Good to Have
• Experience with Python or Scala
• Exposure to data governance tools
• Knowledge of APIs and microservices
• Experience with BI tools like Power BI
• Key Success Indicators
• Delivery of scalable pipelines
• Improved data reliability
• Reduced data latency
• Alignment with business requirements