Posted 28 days ago
Data Engineer
AI Summary
Data Engineer translates business requirements into scalable data products by designing and implementing cloud-native data pipelines and governance across Azure, with some cloud spread.
About this role
iKnowHow Group is a leading Software & Robotics Solutions group of companies operating internationally for over 24 years, with 300+ professionals delivering innovative technology solutions across Energy, Telecommunications, Banking & Financial Services, and Public Sector industries. The group is structured into specialized subsidiaries, each focused on distinct technology domains and market verticals.
We are now looking for a mid-level Data Engineer to work in new challenging outsourced projects.
You will design and develop scalable data pipelines, modernize legacy data flows into a cloud-native architecture, and partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure trusted, well-governed data is available across the enterprise. The primary technology footprint is Microsoft Azure, with selected workloads on Google Cloud Platform and a smaller Amazon Web Services presence.
Responsibilities:
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Design, build, and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines across Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks, ingesting data from policy administration, claims, CRM, and external data providers.
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Develop curated data models in a medallion (bronze/silver/gold) architecture using Delta Lake, ensuring data quality, lineage, and reusability across analytics and AI use cases.
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Develop and optimise SQL and PySpark transformations for high-volume datasets, with strong attention to performance, cost, and reliability.
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Operationalise pipelines through Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, embedding automated testing, deployment, and observability into the data delivery lifecycle.
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Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting across critical data products, working with platform engineering on lineage and cataloguing (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog).
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Collaborate with data architects to align pipelines with the enterprise data model and governance standards, including PII handling, retention, and access controls relevant to insurance regulation.
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Work closely with analytics, actuarial, and data science teams to translate business requirements into robust data products and self-service datasets.
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Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies, contributing to engineering standards and continuous improvement of the data platform.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
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3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or in a closely related role, delivering production data pipelines.
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Proven track record of building cloud-native data solutions in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, and Azure SQL.
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Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark), including Delta Lake and the medallion architecture.
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Advanced SQL skills and solid Python development for data engineering workloads.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Bicep), and Git-based workflows.
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Understanding of data modelling (dimensional, Data Vault, or lakehouse patterns) and data governance concepts including data quality, lineage, and security.
Nice to have:
- Experience in regulated industries (insurance, banking, healthcare.
- Working knowledge of Google Cloud data services
Benefits
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An attractive salary package
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Private health insurance plan
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Career development and growth opportunities
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Continuous training via personalized seminars
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An amazing private & open-office workspace in Athens #LI_Hybrid
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Stable and enjoyable working environment