Context:For a tier one Belgian client in the Financial industry, we are looking for a Data Operations Engineer to join their team, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the data pipelines, workflows and data governance systems to facilitate the D2D Data Governance activities.The successful candidate will have a strong background in Linux system administration, scripting and data management, with experience in job scheduling and release management. This role involves working closely with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability.Your main objectives are:Data Pipeline Operations:- Manage and maintain Linux-based data pipelines, ensuring data flows efficiently and accurately- Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate data processing, transformation, and loading- Collaborate with data engineers to optimize data workflows and improve data qualityJob Scheduling and Release Management:- Create, schedule, and manage jobs in Control-M to ensure timely data processing and delivery- Work with the planning team to plan and execute releases, ensuring minimal disruption to data operations- Monitor job execution, analyze logs, and troubleshoot job failures to ensure data integrityIncident Management:- Identify and respond to data-related incidents, minimizing impact on operations and stakeholders- Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and improve data quality- Document incident details, resolution steps, and lessons learned for future referenceData Management:- Manage databases, run queries, and troubleshoot connectivity issues to ensure data availability- Collaborate with data analysts and engineers to improve data governance and quality- Develop and maintain data quality checks to ensure data accuracy and integritySoft Skills:- Analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues- Effective communication with stakeholders to ensure data needs are met- Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing data requirements and prioritiesNice to Have:- Basic knowledge of Ab Initio development and data governance principles- Experience with version control systems like Git- Familiarity with mainframe systems for data transfer and integration- A data-centric background and mindset.MandatoryStrong background in Linux system administration, scripting, and data management, with experience in job scheduling and release management.Soft Skills
- Analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
- Effective communication with stakeholders to ensure data needs are met
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing data requirements and priorities