Senior Data Engineer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Riga. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Python, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud technologies like Azure, and be skilled in CI/CD practices. A strong logical, analytical, and problem-solving mindset will be crucial, along with the ability to rapidly build MVPs and scale them effectively. The candidate should be comfortable working in an agile setting and demonstrate an eagerness to contribute to the development community.
Responsibilities
- Develop, construct, test, and maintain architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems.
- Leverage cloud platforms (specifically Azure) to design and implement data solutions.
- Employ CI/CD practices to automate data pipeline workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to drive project success.
- Develop rapid prototypes (MVPs) and effectively scale them for production.
- Contribute to the development community, promoting best practices and new techniques.
- Contribute with AI & Machine learning coding in Phyton (as you develop these skills) and work closely with our data scientists and business stakeholders to understand and fulfil data requirements.
- Handle master data within a retail context, ensuring accuracy, quality, and accessibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and NoSQL.
- Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms, specifically Azure.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
- Proven experience in building MVPs and scaling them for production.
- Active participation in the development community, such as Github or Gitlab is a plus
- Retail industry experience, particularly with master data management is a big plus put not a requirement
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Personal traits
- Strong logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Open-minded and receptive to new ideas and perspectives.
- Interest in machine learning and AI techniques.
- Continuous learning mindset, with the ability to quickly adapt to new techniques and technologies.
- Humble and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable learning and leveraging new technologies such as scripting with Chat GPT and Copilot.
- Can do attitude (finds solutions and fixes)
What We offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.
- A dynamic and collaborative work culture that encourages growth and development.
- Exposure to a wide range of projects and industries, allowing you to broaden your skills and expertise.