Senior Data Engineer | Senior Data Engineer (m/w/d)

:em engineering methods AG

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Data Engineer role is pivotal in shaping the future of Data Analytics & AI by building and managing the technological foundation for data-driven innovation. Day-to-day responsibilities include the conception, construction, and operation of highly scalable data platforms utilizing cloud environments (Azure or AWS). The engineer will develop and optimize high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines for both structured and unstructured data, integrate diverse source systems, and apply modern Big Data technologies like Spark and Databricks for efficient processing. A key focus is ensuring data quality, monitoring, and automating data processes, alongside actively defining standards and best practices in collaboration with department leadership. Candidates must possess a degree in a relevant technical field, several years of professional experience in Data Engineering, and be fluent in both German and English. This position offers significant creative freedom within a new department and the opportunity to work on challenging Data and AI projects for renowned industrial clients.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Engineering, or a comparable field

Experience

  • Several years in Data Engineering, Data Platform Development, or Big Data
  • Practical experience in Cloud environments (Azure or AWS)
  • Experience with Version Control (Git) and collaborative workflows
  • Experience with Container Technologies (Docker)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified