Senior Data Engineer
Germany
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What you’ll work on
Full postingAs a Senior Data Engineer on our Maritime Models team, you will take technical ownership of the core data pipelines and distributed storage architectures powering Kpler's vessel tracking and predictive analytics.
Build and operate batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Kafka, Flink and Airflow
Design, tune and maintain distributed NoSQL databases, with a focus on Apache HBase performance
Run containerized services on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform and GitOps workflows
Define and enforce reliability metrics for pipeline latency, data completeness and uptime
Turn maritime modeling requirements into production-grade infrastructure with data scientists and PMs
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As a Senior Data Engineer on our Maritime Models team, you will take technical ownership of the core data pipelines and distributed storage architectures powering Kpler's vessel tracking and predictive analytics. You will design, scale, and optimize high-throughput batch and streaming pipelines that ingest raw maritime telemetry and transform it into actionable intelligence. Working with distributed NoSQL systems like Apache HBase at scale, your work directly ensures the freshness, accuracy, and reliability of the data models our global customers depend on.
Architect, build, and operate high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Airflow.
Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry.
Drive end-to-end operational excellence across containerized cloud environments on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and GitOps workflows.
Define and enforce system reliability metrics, monitoring pipeline latency, data completeness, and uptime to meet strict operational SLAs.
Partner with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and SRE teams to translate complex maritime modeling requirements into robust, production-grade infrastructure.
Tools in this posting
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Docker
- Kafka
- Kubernetes
- NoSQL
- PostgreSQL
- Terraform
- Airflow
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Key Responsibilities - Architect, build, and operate high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Airflow. - Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in distributed NoSQL data stores, specifically Apache HBase, for high-volume time-series storage and query optimization. - Strong proficiency in software engineering using Java and Python. - Demonstrated experience with stream processing and orchestration tools such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow.
- Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry. - Drive end-to-end operational excellence across containerized cloud environments on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and GitOps workflows. - Define and enforce system reliability metrics, monitoring pipeline latency, data completeness, and uptime to meet strict operational SLAs.
- Demonstrated experience with stream processing and orchestration tools such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow. - Solid background operating containerized services on AWS cloud environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Nice-to-haves
- Strong proficiency in software engineering using Java and Python. - Demonstrated experience with stream processing and orchestration tools such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow. - Solid background operating containerized services on AWS cloud environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
About the Role As a Senior Data Engineer on our Maritime Models team, you will take technical ownership of the core data pipelines and distributed storage architectures powering Kpler's vessel tracking and predictive analytics. You will design, scale, and optimize high-throughput batch and streaming pipelines that ingest raw maritime telemetry and transform it into actionable intelligence. Working with distributed NoSQL systems like Apache HBase at scale, your work directly ensures the freshness, accuracy, and reliability of the data models our global customers depend on. Key Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and operate high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Airflow. - Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry. - Drive end-to-end operational excellence across containerized cloud environments on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and GitOps workflows.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer designing, scaling, and maintaining production-grade data pipelines. - Deep, hands-on expertise in distributed NoSQL data stores, specifically Apache HBase, for high-volume time-series storage and query optimization. - Strong proficiency in software engineering using Java and Python.
Nice-to-haves - Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL. - Experience working with geospatial data technologies (e.g., GeoServer) or spatial indexing algorithms.
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Job description
About the Role
As a Senior Data Engineer on our Maritime Models team, you will take technical ownership of the core data pipelines and distributed storage architectures powering Kpler's vessel tracking and predictive analytics. You will design, scale, and optimize high-throughput batch and streaming pipelines that ingest raw maritime telemetry and transform it into actionable intelligence. Working with distributed NoSQL systems like Apache HBase at scale, your work directly ensures the freshness, accuracy, and reliability of the data models our global customers depend on.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect, build, and operate high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Airflow.
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Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry.
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Drive end-to-end operational excellence across containerized cloud environments on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and GitOps workflows.
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Define and enforce system reliability metrics, monitoring pipeline latency, data completeness, and uptime to meet strict operational SLAs.
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Partner with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and SRE teams to translate complex maritime modeling requirements into robust, production-grade infrastructure.
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Mentor peer engineers, drive code review standards, and leverage modern AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to elevate team productivity.
Experience & Background
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5+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer designing, scaling, and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
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Deep, hands-on expertise in distributed NoSQL data stores, specifically Apache HBase, for high-volume time-series storage and query optimization.
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Strong proficiency in software engineering using Java and Python.
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Demonstrated experience with stream processing and orchestration tools such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow.
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Solid background operating containerized services on AWS cloud environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
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Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
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Experience working with geospatial data technologies (e.g., GeoServer) or spatial indexing algorithms.
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Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code.
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Domain familiarity with maritime tracking, AIS telemetry, or supply chain logistics.
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