Senior Data Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior Data Engineer

N-iX is a global software development company founded in 2002, connecting over 2,400+ tech professionals across 40+ countries. We deliver innovative technology solutions in cloud computing, data analytics, AI, embedded software, IoT, and more to global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Join us to create technology that drives real change for businesses and people across the world.

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, cloud-native data solutions and eager to grow into a broader architecture role. You will lead the technical delivery of modern data platform solutions while engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and implementation of scalable data pipelines, data lakes, and cloud-native data platforms
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of data solutions through CI/CD, testing, and automation best practices
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers; review code, enforce standards, and foster knowledge sharing
• Participate in solution design with architects and senior stakeholders - contribute to data architecture, system integrations, and technology selection
• Translate business needs into data models, transformation logic, and orchestration workflows
• Gradually take on architecture ownership for projects and support pre-sales with technical scoping and effort estimation
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements, demonstrate value, and refine deliverables
• Participate in pre-sales activities: help shape proposals, provide technical insights, and create solution roadmaps
• Stay on top of modern data platform trends (e.g., Data Mesh, Lakehouse, real-time analytics, observability)
• Explore new tools and techniques - contribute to N-iX's internal Data & Analytics accelerators and reference architectures

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering
• Strong SQL, Python, and Spark skills
• Strong expertise in (AWS or Azure) and Snowflake modern data platforms
• Knowledge of Airflow, dbt, Kafka, or similar tools preferred
• Proven experience building data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses, and streaming pipelines
• Familiarity with architectural concepts like Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and cloud-native data architectures
• Experience leading delivery teams or mentoring other engineers
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Willingness to travel for business (when needed) and to engage directly with clients

We Offer*

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers