Senior Data Engineer

Link Datacenter · Posted 2026-05-07

About the OpportunityLDC Link Data Center is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-impact Master Data Management (MDM) implementation project for a leading financial institution in East Africa.In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and integration workflows that unify data across multiple banking systems into a centralized golden record.If you have strong hands-on experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT processes, and banking integrations, we’d love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop ETL/ELT pipelines integrating core banking, mobile banking, and internet banking systemsBuild and maintain batch and real-time integration workflows using APIs, SFTP, and messaging systemsDevelop transformation logic for data cleansing, standardization, and normalizationCollaborate with solution architects and cross-functional teams to implement MDM golden record rulesEnsure data integrity, lineage tracking, and auditability across data pipelinesMonitor and optimize pipeline performance while resolving data quality issuesPrepare technical documentation for integrations, workflows, and data mappingsRequirements4+ years of experience in Data EngineeringMinimum 2 years of experience within Banking or Financial ServicesStrong experience with ETL/ELT tools such as SSIS, Apache NiFi, Talend, or InformaticaAdvanced SQL skills across SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, or DB2Hands-on experience with Python for automation and data processingExperience integrating banking systems using REST APIs or flat filesGood understanding of MDM concepts, data governance, and data lineageStrong communication and collaboration skillsTechnical SkillsETL / ELTPythonSQL ServerMySQL / OracleREST APIsSSISApache NiFiData PipelinesMDM PlatformsData LineageCore Banking

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