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Senior Data Engineer

Remote, EU·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

YLD

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote (EU)
Experience: Senior level

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience writing highly maintainable, performant Python code;
Experience building modern data pipelines using dbt, Kafka, Spark, AWS Kinesis, AWS Lambda, and Apache Airflow (or similar);
Understanding of Data Modelling patterns;
Deep knowledge of complex SQL, with emphasis on Common Table Expressions, window functions, and their performance;
Experience with end-to-end monitoring & alerting experience (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.).

The role

As a Data Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for building core infrastructure software (pipelines, APIs, data modelling) as part of our client's data platform team. Your work will include instrumenting systems for performance, and enhancement throughout. You will work on ensuring these data offerings are to various internal & external stakeholders using secure authentication patterns.

Your role will include choosing and implementing the appropriate technologies for scaling data access patterns, batch processing, and data streaming for soft real-time consumption while considering the unique domain knowledge of the client's business. As a senior collaborator on the team, you will coach & mentor other engineers to support the growth of their technical expertise.

How you'll work

Location: European Union (Remote)

Employment: B2B Contract

Duration: 3 Months (to start with)

Non-Technical competencies

Problem-solving skills that balance innovation with pragmatic technology choices to solve business needs;
Comfortable working in a dynamic production environment and taking care of client expectations effectively;
Distinct customer focus and quality mindset;
Experience working closely with engineering leadership and architects to deliver high-quality solutions;
Experience maintaining a high degree of ownership and transparency in deliverables;
An exemplar of YLD's brand and safe-guarder of our reputation;
Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas simply

Hiring process

1st Interview with someone from the Talent team (30/45 mins)
Technical Interview with our Senior Developers (1h30)
Call with the Client Partner (30 mins)

About YLD

YLD is a software engineering and consultancy company headquartered in London, UK. They specialize in digital transformation, building custom software solutions, and providing engineering excellence to clients across various industries. With a team of engineers, designers, and product specialists, YLD helps organizations modernize their technology stacks and adopt agile practices.

YLD has a presence in Spain, with an office in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for engineering talent. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, continuous learning, and community involvement. For international professionals, YLD offers opportunities to work on diverse projects with a global team, and the Barcelona office provides a vibrant tech scene and a great work-life balance.

Founded: 2012
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

YLD has an office in Barcelona, Spain, which is a key engineering hub for the company.
The company emphasizes continuous learning and offers a dedicated learning budget for employees.
YLD is a remote-friendly company, allowing flexibility in how and where you work.
They have a strong focus on engineering culture, with regular tech talks and community events.
Working at YLD provides exposure to a variety of industries and clients, enhancing your professional growth.

In their own words

About the company & team

Department: Engineering

Everything we do is to empower our clients to move forward. Our purpose is to help our clients develop the capabilities they need to outperform their competitors. Our success is a consequence of ensuring our clients are successful. Our company is built on extraordinary people; we aim to attract, inspire, develop and retain them. YLD is a software engineering and design consultancy; we create digital capabilities for our clients that last beyond our engagement. We have offices in London, Lisbon, Porto.

Additional information

Growing every day
Including everyone
Relationships built on honesty and ethics
Inspiring solutions
Winning together

We're an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds. We don't discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, marital status, or disability status. Likewise, we also offer a remote-first working environment, meaning that flexible working and work-life balance come as standard for all employees.

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