At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location / Office Policy: Central Park, Dublin 18 / Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Are interested in joining a dynamic team of Data Engineers and Analysts?
Would you like to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, dedicated to providing exceptional service?
Do you have a results-focused approach, thrive on challenges, and have the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team?

What is the Role

A Senior Data Engineer/Analyst designs and leads a small team of engineers with a primary focus of developing and maintaining in house applications. Application focus is primarily to enhance and streamline the SDLC used within the department.

The Data Engineering team forms part of the Data Engineering and Architecture area within the Centre of Excellence for Data and Analytics at AIB.

Our Data Engineering Team develops applications that are an integral part of the build out of the CD/CI pipeline.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the successful candidate to expand the team’s ability to deliver data products in a best in class infrastructure where data and analytical tooling integrate deeply.

Key accountabilities:

Lead technical design of model architecture and frameworks
Develop and Deploy robust, scalable and supportable solutions
Be first point of contact and provide Technical Leadership to a Squad of Data Engineers
Be a people leader and support personal and career development of direct reports
Engage with stakeholders and ensure tasks are prioritised in line with the ExCo Priorities

What you Will Bring:

Minimum of bachelor degree in a discipline incorporating: information management related disciplines or quantitative analytical techniques, e.g., Software Engineering, Data and Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics;
Experience as a data analyst or software developer in a relevant area, with knowledge of the software development lifecycle and IT change management.
A strong understanding of Testing methodologies and pipelines. Relevant experience in CI/CD in an enterprise environment. Experience in development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and pipelines a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with expertise and knowledge of data integration technologies.
Relevant experience using SQL in a RDBMS environment like Teradata, Oracle, SqlServer or similar.
Strong design and development experience using Python and associated tooling and libraries.
Strong communication skills with a proven track record of articulating complex concepts/results in simple language;
Experience of leading junior team members;
Familiarity with Agile Delivery Methodology advantageous

Some of our benefits include:

Market‑leading pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Variable pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Family leave options
Two volunteer days per year

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Key Capabilities

Customer First
Develops & Empowers
Data Analysis
Technical Leadership
Programming

If you are unsure about your suitability based on any aspect of the role, you are encouraged to contact the Hiring Manager, Marc Hughes, at mark.p.hughes@aib.ie for an informal conversation. If you require any support with the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter Sarah at Sarah.X.Lyons@aib.ie.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to be the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed but believe you can contribute to this role, we would still welcome your application.

Application deadline: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Senior Data Engineer

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