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Senior Data Engineer (EU)

Summary

Senior Data Engineer builds and optimizes cloud-based data pipelines and platforms on Azure/AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions using Python, SQL, and modern ETL/ELT practices.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team and help build scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms. In this role, you will work closely with Data Architects, Engineers, Analysts, DevOps specialists, and Data Scientists to design, develop, and optimize modern cloud-based data ecosystems.

This is a full-time remote position for a senior-level professional who can commit 40 hours per week and take ownership of complex data engineering initiatives.

πŸ”Ή Responsibilities:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:

  • Collaborate with Data Architects on designing and implementing data solutions across Azure, AWS, or IBM Cloud environments
  • Build, maintain, and optimize modern data ecosystems and data pipelines
  • Develop and support data ingestion, transformation, and processing solutions
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Analysts, DevOps Engineers, and Data Scientists
  • Implement security best practices to ensure the reliability and protection of cloud infrastructure and data processes
  • Apply modern engineering principles and methodologies to support business growth and innovation
  • Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reliability, scalability, efficiency, and overall platform performance
  • Optimize data solutions to balance performance, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness
  • Design and execute unit, system, and integration testing strategies
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

πŸ”Ή Requirements:

  • Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for data processing, transformation, and analysis
  • Strong expertise in SQL, including query optimization and database performance tuning
  • Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS data platforms and services
  • Experience designing and maintaining scalable cloud-based data solutions
  • Solid understanding of data engineering best practices, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes
  • Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies and Agile environments

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with IBM Cloud data services
  • Knowledge of data governance and cloud security practices
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale data environments

🌍 What We Offer:

-Paid vacation and sick leave
-We provide the equipment you need to work comfortably (if required)
-We cover 50% of courses if you want to grow professionally
-Regular salary reviews based on your performance
-Competitive salary, depending on your experience
-Always on-time payments β€” no delays
-A normal, supportive team without unnecessary bureaucracy

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