Senior Specialist, Data Science

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your key responsibilities include
as FinOps database automation engineer:
● Data foundation & architecture: Own the FinOps data foundation model end-to-end.
Design, build, and optimize production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption
within a hybrid/multi-cloud architecture.
● Automation & integration: Establish automated API integrations between SaaS tools,
financial platforms and other sources like our CMDB to centralize billing and usage data.
● Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with FinOps Engineers, Service
Owners, Technical Account Managers, Cloud Architects, and Finance department to
translate financial requirements into technical data solutions.
● Continuous improvement: Continuously scale the data foundation by adding new data
sources, optimizing query performance (normalization/indexing), and enforcing strict data
quality standards.
your background
requirements & qualifications
● Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Big Data Engineer, or in a
closely related technical role.
● Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations
and collaborate seamlessly across diverse individuals and global teams
● Data Engineering & automation: Architect, build, and optimize scalable database
models using Python and SQL, streamlining data pipelines and improving query
performance.
● Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with GCP (e.g. BigQuery/Cloud Run
Function/Cloud storage)
● APIs & DevOps: Proven experience building RESTful API integrations and using
automated testing pipelines (Gitlab)
● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or
equivalent practical experience.
nice-to-haves
● FinOps certification
● GCP or AWS certifications
● Working knowledge within IT financial management or cloud cost optimization practices
● Data visualization knowledge (e.g. Tableau/Looker)
professional competencies
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex
technical data to non-technical stakeholders.
● Structured, analytical problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments.
● Strong attention to detail and a persistent drive for data accuracy and quality.
Is this the job for you? We would love to hear from you! Please apply directly to the role and we will get in touch with you.