Data Engineer – Ernst & Young
Job Category: IT & Software, Private Jobs
Job Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka is inviting applications for the position of Data Engineer to join its AI & Data team in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data engineering professionals to work on enterprise-scale data platforms, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics solutions. Successful candidates will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and optimize data solutions while gaining global exposure in one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
Position Details
Position: Data Engineer
Company: Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Department: AI & Data
Industry: Professional Services
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Job Category: IT & Software, Private Jobs
Company Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Consulting, Strategy, and Transactions services. EY helps organizations create long-term value through innovation, technology, and data-driven solutions. Employees benefit from world-class learning opportunities, global collaboration, flexible career development, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies across diverse industries.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer with experience in development and maintenance support.
- Experience in ETL development, data engineering, and scripting.
- Experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, or analytics projects.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Hadoop, or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, Java, Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
- Knowledge of Agile or traditional SDLC methodologies.
- Relevant Microsoft or Snowflake certifications will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL data pipelines for enterprise data platforms.
- Extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources into data warehouses and data lakes.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Implement data quality monitoring to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
- Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata.
- Implement data security and privacy best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in data engineering.
Required Skills
- ETL development and data integration.
- Data engineering and data warehousing.
- Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric.
- AWS, Azure, Hadoop, and GCP.
- Python, Scala, Java, Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
- Business Intelligence and Big Data technologies.
- Cloud data migration.
- Data modelling and database design.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Global exposure through international projects and collaboration.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and data technologies.
- Purpose-driven and inclusive working environment.
- Career growth within one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume along with the names and contact details of two unrelated referees to the following email address. Please mention “Data Engineer Position” in your application.
Email: careers@lk.ey.com
Important Notes
- Applicants should include the names and contact details of two unrelated referees with their application.
- Relevant Microsoft or Snowflake certifications will be an added advantage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
