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    Data Engineer – FEC Screening & Sanction Detection

    Sopra Steria Netherlands
    Nieuwegein, Netherlands Standard € 3.000 en € 6.000 bruto per maand (op basis van 40 uur per week) 2026-08-08

    About Sopra Steria Netherlands

    Sopra Steria is one of Europe's largest providers of digital solutions, with over 51,000 colleagues in nearly 30 countries. We believe that people are at the core of change, not just technology. We empower both individuals and teams to excel, working towards a better future for everyone. In the Financial Economic Crime (FEC) division, we provide banks and financial institutions with digital tools to manage risks, protect customers, and mitigate the impact of financial economic crime. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

    About the Position

    Introduction

    Are you ready to make a real impact in the fight against financial crime? As a Data Engineer at Sopra Steria, you'll be on the front lines, protecting our clients and payment channels 24/7. You will join an agile squad responsible for critical monitoring systems detecting Financial Economic Crime (FEC) and sanction violations.

    Responsibilities

    • Support and improve our complex IT landscape for sanction and transaction control.
    • Build and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems on INFORM's RiskShield, a real-time fraud prevention system.
    • Adjust and create new rules in the RiskShield application, enhancing performance and reducing false positives.
    • Lead infrastructural and functional improvements within the Transaction Filtering and Name Screening squads.
    • Automate deployments and processes to make the environment faster and more reliable.
    • Ensure regulatory compliance by implementing findings from audits and model validations.
    • Collaborate closely with a squad of professionals to design and build future-proof solutions.

    Requirements

    We are looking for passionate colleagues who enjoy pushing boundaries in digital transformation and technology consultancy. At Sopra Steria, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenges and possess (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

    • Minimum of 2.5 years of relevant work experience.
    • Experience with Agile methodologies.
    • Strong technical skills in cloud environments and automation.
    • Knowledge of Python, PySpark, Microsoft Azure, Linux.
    • Proficiency in Power BI and data visualization.
    • Knowledge and experience in security, including Vulnerability Management and Azure Compliance.
    • Proactive and results-oriented, with a passion for security and efficiency.
    • Strong communicator and team player, with an eye for what the team needs to succeed.
    • Skilled in planning and collaboration.
    • Experienced in tackling complex issues within a dynamic environment.
    • Dutch language skills preferred (working knowledge required for this role based in the Netherlands).

    Benefits

    At Sopra Steria, we ensure you can enjoy your work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, we offer an attractive and flexible package of employment conditions:

    • A permanent contract and a salary between €3,000 and €6,000 gross per month (based on 40 hours per week). The exact salary depends on your experience and the role.
    • A generous mobility budget in the form of a lease arrangement with a choice of an electric lease car with an NS Business Card or a lease bicycle, or an alternative transport arrangement that best suits your way of travel.
    • Profit-sharing of 8% on target (or a fixed OTB amount, depending on the position).
    • 27 paid vacation days.
    • Flex benefit budget of €1,800 per year, plus an additional percentage of your salary. This budget can be used for things like purchasing extra days off or saving extra in your pension scheme.
    • Home office setup with a laptop, phone, and a monthly internet allowance.
    • Hybrid working: at home or in the office, depending on your needs.
    • Development opportunities through training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and inspiring (network) events.
    • Social activities with colleagues – from enjoyable drinks to sporting or substantive outings.
    • A flexible pension scheme, to which you can contribute customized to your needs.
    • You can participate in collective health insurance.

    About Company

    Sopra Steria is one of Europe's largest providers of digital solutions, with over 51,000 colleagues in nearly 30 countries. We believe that people are at the core of change, not just technology. We empower both individuals and teams to excel, working towards a better future for everyone. In the Financial Economic Crime (FEC) division, we provide banks and financial institutions with digital tools to manage risks, protect customers, and mitigate the impact of financial economic crime. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

    How to Apply

    If this job sounds like you and you're ready to shape the world with us, we look forward to receiving your application!

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    Location

    Nieuwegein, Netherlands

    Type

    Standard

    Keywords

    Data Engineer
    FEC
    Financial Crime
    Sanction Detection
    Anti-Money Laundering
    AML
    Python
    PySpark
    Microsoft Azure
    Linux
    Power BI
    Data Visualization
    Agile
    RiskShield
    Security
    Vulnerability Management
    Azure Compliance
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    Data Engineer – FEC Screening & Sanction Detection

    Sopra Steria Netherlands