Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

Ever wondered what it feels like to be a Senior Data Engineer in Netcompany ?

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support the migration of data from relational databases to a cloud-based database/data platform. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with relational databases, together with experience in cloud and distributed data technologies.

As a Senior Data Engineer you will:

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to migrate data from relational databases to cloud platforms.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation, and reconciliation.
• Analyze existing relational database structures and create source-to-target mappings for migration.
• Design and implement appropriate data models in the target cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain Apache Airflow DAGs for automated data pipelines and migration workflows.
• Use Python for data transformation, automation, validation, and migration activities.
• Perform data quality checks, reconciliation, and troubleshooting throughout the migration process.
• Work with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and cloud databases/data warehouses.
• Use Apache Spark/PySpark and Hadoop where required for large-scale data processing.
• Collaborate with database, cloud, analytics, and engineering teams to ensure a smooth and reliable migration.

Qualifications

What would make you a fit for the role: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science or a related field.
• 5-10 years of solid data engineering experience
• Good SQL and Python, with experience in ELT/ETL, data modelling, Spark and workflow orchestration.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud data platform — Azure, AWS or Databricks — including data lake / lakehouse design.
• Git and basic CI/CD knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills, adaptive and team player
• Fluency in the English language
• Ability to travel within Europe, once every 2 months for approximately 2-3 days at a time.

Additional Information

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with: 

• The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model
• A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps
• A competitive compensation & benefits package
• Health and life insurance program
• Meal and commuting allowance
• Well-being activities (on premises)
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
• A personalized development plan for targeted career growth

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

By joining Netcompany in Athens, you will be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

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Company Description

Are you ready to shape the future technological landscape in Europe?

We are dedicated to responsible digitalisation, building innovative, inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact. With over 8,900 professionals across Europe, we help EU institutions, public and private organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Are you ready to shape the future through technology? Your journey starts here. Take a look at some of our impactful projects here: https://netcompany.com/cases/