Data Engineer @ NETCONOMY

• Over the past 25 years, NETCONOMY has grown from a startup into a team of 500 people across 10 European locations.
• We believe in the power of agile and cross-functional collaboration, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding digital solutions.
• As a Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building modern, scalable, and high-performance data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• You’ll be part of our growing Data & AI team, designing and implementing data architectures that help clients unlock the full potential of their data.
• Building efficient and scalable ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various structured and unstructured sources (databases, APIs, streaming platforms) into BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
• Implementing data ingestion and real-time processing using Dataflow (Apache Beam) and Pub/Sub for batch and streaming workflows.
• Creating efficient, cost-optimized BigQuery queries with proper partitioning, clustering, and denormalization strategies.
• Orchestrating complex workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) and Cloud Functions for event-driven data processing.
• Implementing centralized data governance and metadata management using Dataplex with automated cataloging and lineage tracking.
• Monitoring and optimizing data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.
• Staying up to date with GCP advancements in data services, BigQuery features, and data engineering best practices.

Our expectations of you

• Expert-level SQL proficiency for complex transformations, optimization, and analysis.
• Proficiency with Dataform for modular SQL-based data transformations and data pipeline management.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, ETL/ELT processes, dimensional modeling, and data governance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English (min. B2 level).
• Ability to work independently and as part of an agile team.
• Google Professional Data Engineer certification.
• Knowledge of BigLake for unified access and management of structured and unstructured data.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience as a Data Engineer with proven expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in data manipulation libraries (PySpark, pandas).
• Experience integrating data from various APIs and streaming systems (Pub/Sub).
• Experience with Dataplex for managing metadata, lineage, and data governance.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Looker Studio, or Power BI.
• Interest in or experience with machine learning workflows using Vertex AI or similar platforms.

What we offer

• While we're one company, each location has unique aspects and benefits.
• Flexible Working Models: Early bird or night owl? Thanks to our flexible working models, you start your work day when and where it fits you best.
• Plus, our hybrid work option lets you choose whether you prefer working more from the office or from home.
• Career Development and Onboarding: Start your journey in NETCONOMY with a structured onboarding and mentoring phase and continue with individual training opportunities.
• Our People Enablement team will support you in finding the best solution for you!
• Company Summit: Exchange professional and personal experiences at our annual in‑house conference!
• One of the highlights of our company Summit is the vibrant networking environment it cultivates.
• Social Events: Join our colleagues and build new connections at our social events such as pizza evenings, sports activities, Christmas parties or milestone celebrations.
• Snacks and Wellbeing: Fuel your productivity and taste buds with our monthly meal allowance and discounts at partner restaurants.
• Mobility Support: Choose eco‑friendly transportation! As we take our responsibility for the environment seriously, we support your climate‑friendly transportation costs.

Topics that you deal with on the job

• Data Economy
• AI

This is your employer

NETCONOMY

NETCONOMY is a leader in designing digital platforms and customer experience innovations, helping companies to identify and successfully capitalize on digital potential. Our flexible, scalable solutions are based on the latest technologies from SAP, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With over 20 years of experience and nearly 500 experts across Europe, we help our clients increase their innovation power and expand their core businesses into the digital world.