Senior Data Engineer (Remote) Do you enjoy working with big data and modern technologies? At VARTEQ, we build smart and effective digital solutions for different industries. Our projects include web and mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, and custom software. We care not only about good results, but also about the growth and well-being of our team.
We are now looking for a Senior Data Engineer for one of our clients. In this role, you will help improve their cloud data platform and move from batch processing to real-time data streaming. You will work with Azure tools, data pipelines, and modern data architecture to support products that use analytics and AI. Responsibilities * Optimize big data pipelines in Azure Synapse * Transition from batch ETL to real-time streaming (Kafka / Confluent Cloud) * Design & implement lakehouse architecture for structured and semi-structured data * Write complex, performant SQL queries * Collaborate with product/platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable data * Support modernization initiatives and mentor other engineers
Requirements * 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Big Data, ideally with Azure * Hands-on with: Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ADLS Gen2 * Experience with Kafka / Confluent Cloud and streaming architectures * Strong SQL, data modeling, and data architecture knowledge * Comfortable working with high-volume datasets * Understanding of data security, governance, and cloud best practices
Nice to have * Experience with Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Microsoft Fabric * Familiarity with Data Mesh, VNet integration, or event-driven design * DevOps & CI/CD skills: Terraform, GitHub Actions * Knowledge of dbt or Airflow
What We offer: * Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy * Challenging tasks and an opportunity to be part of a leading platform in the education sector * Education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (trainings, workshops, etc) and company-paid certifications * Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally * Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leaves
