Job Description
For our Germany based partner – an international company providing licensing management solutions, we are looking for:
PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER
Location: 100% Remote
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and maintain polyglot persistence (database) systems using Athena, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and OpenSearch;
- When needed develop high-quality Java applications following best coding practices and design principles;
- Design and optimise data models and database schemes;
- Drive data reporting systems design, refactoring and automation initiatives using best practices;
- Ensure the performance, scalability, security, and availability of databases;
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner;
- Document database architecture, data flow, and procedures for effective team collaboration;
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members;
- Maintain and evolve our AWS Quicksight dashboards for the reporting purposes.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Expert knowledge of DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Athena, and PostgreSQL;
- Expert knowledge of SQL and good experience in working with Python, Bash, Docker;
- Experience with Daggster or Airflow or similar.
- Proven commercial experience as a Java engineer, ideally with extensive working with AWS.
- Knowledge or interest in working with Terraform, AWS CDK or Cloudformation.
- Strong understanding of cloud-based application development using AWS services;
- Experience with Analytics and Business Intelligence Platform like Quicksight or similar;
- Proficiency in software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns;
- Proven experience in database architecture, design, and normalisation;
- Experience in data report analysis, addressing discrepancies and collaboration across the teams on the solution;
- Familiarity with automated database testing frameworks;
- AWS Certified Database – certification will be an additional bonus;
- Exceptional problem-solving skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Very good command of the English language.
WE OFFER:
- A time limited project of 6 months with employment based on B2B contract with attractive terms;
- 100% Remote work;
- Work on cutting-edge technologies, at the forefront of the technological transformation in an international team;
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.