Staff Data Engineer (m/w/d)

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Staff Data Engineer (m/w/d) in Hamburg

Passion. Entrepreneurship. Family spirit.

Since its founding, our partner company has grown into one of the leading firms when it comes to inspiring both the German B2B and B2C markets with its solutions and products. Today, more than 1,000 employees are dedicated to the success and continuous growth of this tech company.

What you’ll be working on

• You design, develop, and operate high-performance data pipelines that move core platform data into client-facing reporting and analytics systems
• You assess how data should be stored and modeled, selecting the most suitable technologies depending on performance, scalability, and use case needs
• You lead the transformation of existing data workflows into a more modern and scalable architecture, ensuring a safe and structured migration path
• You collaborate closely with backend and analytics teams to define efficient data structures and build robust, scalable information models
• You improve operational reliability by introducing monitoring, automation, and best practices that keep data systems stable and maintainable
• You make architectural decisions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and help define engineering standards to ensure long-term platform quality and consistency

What you bring to the table

• You bring 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering & you have strong Python skills and develop scalable data processing solutions, including custom ingestion, validation, and automation frameworks
• You build and manage event-driven batch workflows, designing reliable orchestration, dependency management, and scheduling for complex data pipelines
• You have deep knowledge of modern database technologies and know how to select and optimize the right storage solution for different performance and scalability requirements
• You implement robust monitoring and observability practices, leveraging logging, metrics, and alerting tools such as Datadog to ensure reliable data platform operations
• Nice to have: You have experience with modern data orchestration and transformation tools (e.g. Dagster or dbt), bring domain knowledge in eCommerce, retail, or ad-tech, and are comfortable working with PHP/Laravel-based environments
• You combine a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills, take ownership of initiatives, and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions

What matters to our partner company

Our partner company has an international focus and is characterized by continuous development. Employees benefit from a steep learning curve and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, actively shaping the company’s future along the way.

Each individual has the chance to contribute in different areas of responsibility according to their interests – and successes are celebrated together as a team.

What you can look forward to

• Exciting projects and plenty of room for professional growth
• State-of-the-art technology and knowledge exchange with experienced sparring partners
• Professional training programs, language courses, and free access to tech conferences/meetups
• HVV ProfiTicket & JobRad, Company pension plan
• Unforgettable company parties and after-work events

What happens next

• Get in touch, and we’ll find out together if this position is right for you
• end us an email, or reach out via Xing, LinkedIn, or any other channel – we look forward to connecting with you!