We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks to join our data platform team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and lakehouse architectures that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning across the organization.
Location: Poland (office in Krakow/Wroclaw or 100% remote)
This role is part of a US-based project and follows the US Central Time schedule. We expect candidates to be available from 4 PM to at least 8 PM CET/CEST. Priority will be given to candidates who can meet these hours.
responsibilities :
Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark
Design and implement Delta Lake architectures for structured and semi-structured data
Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and product teams to deliver clean, reliable datasets
Optimize performance of Spark jobs and manage cluster resources efficiently
Automate workflows using Databricks Jobs, Workflows
Ensure data quality, lineage, and governance using Unity Catalog and monitoring tools
Document data models, pipeline logic, and architectural decisions
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
requirements-expected :
4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, Spark SQL
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and pipeline development
Solid understanding of Apache Spark internals and performance tuning
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS,GCP)
Knowledge of data modeling, partitioning, and lakehouse principles
Ability to work with large-scale datasets and optimize storage and compute costs
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
English proficiency- at least B2 level
Highly desirable: availability to work from 4pm to at least 8pm CET/CEST
offered :
Flexible working time - you can agree on it within the team
Necessary tools and equipment
Communication in English - only foreign customers, and international Teams
Simple structure and open door way of communication
Full-time English teachers
Medical insurance for employees
HiQo University- internal education and training programs
HIQO COINS - We have a system of rewarding employees for extracurricular activities
