Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer (L3/L4)

Location: EU (Remote) Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension) Working Method: 100% Remote (with 1-2 business trips per year; expenses reimbursed separately) Language Requirements: English (Fluent) Experience Level: Mid to Senior (4-7 years)

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing team, with a focus on developing, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python and SQL, and demonstrate a strong understanding of modern data engineering practices. You will work cross-functionally with other engineering and business teams to ensure a robust, scalable, and efficient data infrastructure that supports analytics and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to ensure smooth data flow and integration

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance issues to ensure reliability and uptime

• Implement best practices in data quality, governance, and security

• Continuously optimize ETL processes for performance and cost-efficiency

• Contribute to infrastructure automation and provisioning using Terraform or similar tools

• Manage orchestration tools such as Airflow for workflow scheduling and execution

Required Skills & Experience

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• 47 years of experience in data engineering or a similar technical role

• Strong programming skills in Python and advanced SQL knowledge

• Experience with ETL/ELT development and pipeline optimization

• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience working with BigQuery for scalable analytics

• Knowledge of orchestration tools like Apache Airflow

• Proficient in infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform

• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

• Self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

If youre passionate about building robust data solutions in a cloud-native environment and enjoy working on high-impact projects in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you.

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