Location:On-Site (Hong Kong / Macau)
Employment Type:Contract
Department:IS&T Operation and Support – Database Operation
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilledData Integration Specialistto implement, and maintain robust data integration solutions across multiple databases and systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience withApache Kafka,ETL/ELT pipelines,monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch), and supportingBI tools(e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Basic understanding onPython scriptingand familiarity withJupyter Notebooksfor data analysis will be a plus.
This role may requireon-call supportfor critical data integration systems, ensuring high availability, quick incident response, and minimal downtime. You will ensure seamless data flow, optimize performance, and enable real-time analytics to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design & implement data integration solutionsacross heterogeneous databases (SQL, NoSQL, cloud data warehouses).
· Develop and maintainreal-time data pipelinesusingApache Kafka(Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams).
· OptimizeETL/ELT workflowsfor performance, scalability, and reliability.
· Monitor data pipelines and infrastructure usingPrometheus, Grafana, and ElasticSearch.
· Provide supportwith a structured on-call rotation for critical data integration systems, including incident response and troubleshooting, to resume the 24/7 business if required.
· Collaborate with BI teams to ensuredata availability and accuracyfor reporting and analytics.
· Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues (latency, schema mismatches)in real-time.
· Work with cloud platforms (Azure, AliCloud) for data storage and processing.
· Implementdata governance and securitybest practices.
· Document data flows, integration processes, and system architectures.
· UtilizePython scriptingandJupyter Notebooksfor ad-hoc data analysis and automation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· 3+ yearsin data integration, ETL development, or data engineering.
· Strong experience withApache Kafka(setup, configuration, producers/consumers).
· Proficiency inSQLandNoSQL databases(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Clickhouse, etc.).
· Hands-on experience withETL tools(Airflow, SSIS) or custom scripting (Python).
· Experience withmonitoring & observability tools(Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch).
· Ability to provide support for critical production systems.
· Knowledge ofBI tools(Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data modeling for analytics.
· Familiarity withcloud data services(Azure Data Factory, Pipeline, OneLake).
· Understanding ofdata warehousing concepts(star schema, dimensional modeling).
· Strong problem-solving and debugging skills under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience withJupyter Notebooksfor exploratory data analysis.
· Knowledge ofCDC (Change Data Capture)tools (e.g. Debezium, Attunity Replicate).
· Familiarity withstream processing frameworks(e.g. Flink, Spark Streaming).
· Certifications in Kafka, cloud platforms, or data engineering are preferable.