Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer (with Architecture Experience)

• Inhouse
• 2 Days in office (Hybrid working)

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Our client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to strengthen their Azure-based data platform.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys designing and building scalable data pipelines, but also wants to play a key role in shaping modern data architecture across the business.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes within Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, ADLS).
• Contribute to the overall data architecture and ensure data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Partner with Data Architects, Analysts, and Product teams to translate requirements into efficient technical solutions.
• Optimize performance across data ingestion, transformation, and storage layers.
• Develop PoCs, prototypes, and production-grade pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.
• Implement best practices for CI/CD, data quality, and observability.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape technical standards.
• Stay current with emerging data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Delta Lake, NoSQL).

Your Profile

• Strong background in data engineering on Azure (or GCP).
• Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, and distributed systems.
• Skilled in Python or Scala for building scalable data solutions.
• Experience with Spark, Databricks, and streaming technologies (Kafka, Event Hubs).
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices in data environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

What’s Offered

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Strong focus on learning and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Excellent commuting options (public transport, parking, bike leasing).
• A collaborative, international environment where your input shapes the data strategy.

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