Data Engineer (12-month contract)

About the company:

A global leader in shipping and logistics, providing reliable transport and supply chain solutions worldwide with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

About the role:

We are looking for a Data Engineer to support the Finance Business Controlling team through Python-based automation and data engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Python automation for finance and controlling workflows.
• Automate complex Excel and OneStream processes using Python and VBA.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for cleaning, transformation, allocation, and reconciliation.
• Create standardized data models for recurring FP&A cycles (Actuals, Forecast, Budget).
• Improve and industrialize existing workflows to reduce manual effort and errors.
• Produce clear SOPs and documentation, and support user training and handover.
• Build and maintain Power BI / Qlik Sense dashboards for business performance monitoring.
• Provide technical support during month-end, forecast, and peak reporting periods.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Python development, automation, or data engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python (pandas, numpy) and Excel automation.
• Solid understanding of data modeling and ETL processes.
• Experience with SQL; Snowflake experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience building dashboards using Power BI and/or Qlik Sense.
• Familiarity with Git, version control, and documentation best practices.
• Ability to understand finance workflows (FP&A / Controlling) and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong ownership, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.

For more information, you may reach out to Grace Tan via email (grace.tan@peoplelake.asia) or WhatsApp (+6018-780 1215)