Senior Data Engineer/Architect (f/m/d)

Join talpasolutions, where we use cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way industries predict and analyze equipment performance. As a leader in providing predictive analytics for fixed and mobile assets, we cover a wide range of industries including mining, construction, and logistics. Our platform integrates real-time and historical data to generate valuable insights and improve machine performance for our clients. Come be a part of a team that's not afraid to push boundaries and have some fun while we do it!

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer/Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing complex data solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, are scalable, and maintainable. As a technical expert, the Senior Data Engineer/Architect will provide leadership in the design, development, testing, and implementation of data solutions, ensuring they are of the highest quality and meet industry standards.

Your mission:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, and other members of the development team to understand business requirements and design data solutions that meet those needs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and other data integration solutions that support data transformation and enrichment.
• Design, develop, and maintain data models that support efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain data processing and analytical tools that support the development of Big Data applications.
• Provide technical leadership in the implementation of data solutions, ensuring they meet industry standards and are scalable, maintainable, performant, and secure.
• Identify and evaluate new data technologies and trends to improve the overall data solution architecture.
• Implement data governance processes to ensure data quality, data security, and data privacy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to data solutions, ensuring timely resolution and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with other teams within the organization, including product and platform teams, to ensure data solutions are integrated effectively.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Your profile:

• Proven experience in developing complex data solutions, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Proven experience in developing scalable, maintainable, and performant data solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, query performance analysis and relational databases
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and related technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, code quality, and code review processes.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of data warehouse/data lake concepts and solutions such as Apache Starrocks, Databricks or Hive
• Experience with OpenTable formats such as Iceberg, Hudi or Delta Lake
• Experience with big data technologies like Spark, Flink, etc.

Why us?

TALPA is a value-driven organization, and we are excited about what we do. Trustworthiness, Accuracy, Leadership, Passion, and Accountability- these are our values. If they are your guiding compass, you will fit right in! We’re flexible, honest, hardworking, and collaborative. As a team, we bring our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences together. We support and challenge one another to bring out the best in each of us, and we might even have a little fun along the way. We care about you. Here is a glimpse of what makes life at talpasolutions special:

Our culture is diverse and inclusive. We are one team with many voices.

Agile performance: You actively participate in setting your challenges and goals via objectives and key results. Your lead continuously provides feedback and coaches you in dedicated sessions.

Continuous learning is key to our success. We want you to grow and offer training, hackathons and conferences.

€1200 training budget for training courses of your choice, such as conferences (national or abroad), online learning platforms, etc.

We believe in trust. You know how you operate at your best. Free choice of hardware and operating system and flexible working hours are some ways how we will support you.

We want your life to be hassle-free. That’s why you will find free food & drinks in our kitchen.

We have a fully equipped in-house gym on the office premises available 24/7.

Bring your whole self to work and find a community. Whatever your passion, you will likely find like-minded people at talpasolutions.

It is as a team that we operate at our best. We offer regular happiness activities that bring all of us together.

We are a diverse team and want to grow as such. If you are looking to relocate to Germany to join us, we are happy to share our knowledge and help you through the relocation process.

People are at the center of everything we do here at TALPA. We grew to what we are today because of the cooperation of unique people, and we need unique and diverse people to achieve where we want to go as a company. As a result, TALPA as an equal-opportunity employer prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, or any other unlawful consideration. We evaluate your application based on merit and keep your information confidential according to local law and best practice.