Senior Data Engineer

Senior On-site Zagreb, Croatia Full-time Posted 2 months ago

Skills & stack

Languages

Python

Tools & Infra

Azure

Skills

ETL Snowflake SQL

About the role

Span is hiring a Senior Data Engineer for office-based work in Zagreb, Croatia. You will build systems that move data from multiple sources into databases and user-facing applications, supporting data processing and business needs.

Work format

This is a full-time position. Span also lists Rijeka and Osijek as possible office locations.

Skills and tools

SQL
PL/SQL
T-SQL
Python
ETL
Azure
Snowflake
Data Factory
Informatica
SSIS

What to prepare

Prepare a pipeline walkthrough covering source integration, validation, performance optimization and production monitoring.
Choose examples showing your SQL and Python work, plus your use of Azure or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

Develop databases, data collection systems and automated processes for database analysis.
Build ETL/ELT pipelines and improve performance when processing large datasets.
Implement validation systems to maintain data quality and pipeline reliability.
Deploy models to production, monitor performance and update them as data changes.
Apply security, reusability, efficiency and scalability principles to technical decisions.
Work with management on priorities and other teams on data accessibility.
Identify process improvements and mentor junior engineers through knowledge sharing.

Requirements

At least 5 years with SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, database design, modeling and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Experience with data integration tools such as Data Factory, Informatica or SSIS.
Knowledge of Python, plus experience with Azure and Snowflake.
Knowledge of software engineering practices, build processes, testing and operations.
Experience integrating multiple datasets, building data products incrementally and managing large-scale databases.
Ability to assess tools and databases, recommend solutions and troubleshoot problems.
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field.

Nice to have

Experience with specific Azure services: Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake or Azure Databricks.

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Span is a Croatian IT company listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange, providing cloud, cybersecurity, software licensing and infrastructure services across Croatia, Slovenia, the UK and beyond.

Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Team size: 501-1000
Remote policy: Hybrid

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