Senior Software Engineer in Data

Description We are looking for a seasoned senior software engineer with experience in building distributed and high-available data delivery solutions. You will be joining the Data delivery team that is responsible for acquiring, processing and delivering data from various sources: internationally distributed internal sources, on-premise and cloud-based systems and external counterparts. Yours will be a key role in providing the essential asset for the core business of the company - research data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance ETL pipelines for large-scale data processing.
• Implement and manage data lakes and data warehouses to support the organization's data needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
• Take ownership of projects, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and ensure successful delivery of data engineering initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to convey technical concepts and project updates.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering with a focus on Python.
• Proven expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines for handling large-scale data.
• Proficiency in distributed and high-available systems and a solid understanding of their principles.
• Experience with data warehouses such as Hive, Clickhouse, and AWS Athena.
• Familiarity with Kafka for building data streaming applications.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other programming languages such as C++, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Benefits

• Great challenges with fast feedback loops
• A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals
• Great corporate culture with internal events and surprising commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering environment
• Cutting-edge hardware and technology
• You can work in comfortable Dubai and London offices or remotely from anywhere in the world
• Flexible schedule
• 40 paid workdays off - without questions asked
• Competitive salary