Lead Data Engineer

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Within the IT organization of Konecranes, the Data to Knowledge unit is a cornerstone in empowering a data-driven transformation. This is achieved through advancements in analytics and data science, along with data governance, master data management, and data quality across the Konecranes business units.

We are looking for a data-enthusiastic Lead Data Engineer to join our IT Data to Knowledge organization. In this role you will be a part of the team which enables Konecranes data-driven business with the Data Platform, Reporting and Analytics capabilities.

The position is hybrid-remote and based in our headquarters in Hyvinkää, Finland.

Your key responsibilities

As a Lead Data Engineer your primary responsibility is to design and implement technical proof of concepts and prototypes related to data discovery, combining and processing of data, using a suite of data engineering and analytics toolsets. You will independently manage complex data exploration requirements by designing innovative solutions in an agile and collaborative manner. As a Lead, you lead other Data Engineers as technical lead: you plan, assign and coordinate work, and make sure that as a team the development work is done with quality and on-time, and the solutions are well-performing on the  technical level.

In the big picture, you actively contribute to implementing the IT and Technology strategies and Data Driven Company by working closely with Senior Solution Architect to develop the data platform with your hands-on contribution to technology research and prototyping.

As part of the data engineering team, you will work closely with architects, solution designers, data engineers, data specialists and data scientists on a variety of data and analytics projects. Your solutions will range from technology prototypes/demos, reusable data sets, and optimized queries to fully automated data processing applications and APIs.

What you should bring

To succeed in this role, you have a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar, and a solid track record of developing and deploying robust production grade ETL solutions. You are an expert in database design and SQL programming and strive to create innovative and breakthrough solutions.

You have a passion to learn and work with various technologies. You are open to challenging even your own experience and starting fresh when the situation demands it.

You have about 6-8 years of extensive proven hands-on experience in data and analytics development in the following areas:

• Databases, at least one of the following SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
• Sound programming knowledge with Java/Scala and Python
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics technologies
• Expert level SQL scripting and query optimization
• Data warehousing, big data, stream and batch processing with PySpark and Azure Cloud
  
  The following are also your strengths:
• Version management, Access control, data security
• Strong problem-solving, reverse engineering and debugging skills
• Fluent verbal and written English

Why join us?

Our mission is clear – we are in the midst of a transformative data revolution! Joining us now means you are not just joining a company, you're becoming a critical player in shaping the future of our data engineering.

If routine work is your biggest dread, you're in the right place! The nature of our work ensures that no two days are the same. You'll engage in a diverse range of projects, each with its unique complexities and opportunities to make a substantial impact.

We also offer:

• Global collaboration: Become part of a diverse, international network of professionals, collaborating to raise the bar in the industrial world.

• Career development: With opportunities to take on new challenges and roles, we're serious about your professional growth.

• Supportive environment: You'll join a team that's as supportive as it is experienced.

• Competitive rewards: We offer performance based incentives and a great benefits package.

• Work-life harmony: We value hybrid and flexible working opportunities, to allow for a great fit with your life situation.

Want to learn more about Konecranes IT and what your future colleagues have to say? Visit our IT career pages on www.konecranes.com/careers/explore-our-roles/it-careers

Interested?

Please submit your application by 14 July 2024 at the latest, via the Apply link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go and the role is filled once a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information please contact Marion Soon, Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, marion.soon [at] konecranes.com.

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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.