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(Senior) Data Engineer - Freelance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of commercial working experience as a Data Engineer
  • Deep expertise in the AWS tech stack (Glue, DMS, Redshift, S3)
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Scala, and Bash
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1+)

Responsibilities

  • Manage data lifecycles within the AWS environment
  • Build crash-resistant, idempotent pipelines
  • Optimize Spark jobs via partitioning, columnar formats, and broadcast joins
  • Utilize creative problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

About the company

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Netguru

IT Services & IT Consulting

Netguru is a digital acceleration consultancy founded in 2008. Netguru builds digital products that let people do things differently – offering digital acceleration tools, resources and know-how to companies of all shapes and sizes – to make beautifully designed digital products in a way that’s fast and fits their needs. Netguru provides consulting services in product development, creating software solutions, and product design. Since our founding in 2008, our team has completed more than 1000 projects and has 500+ people on board working from all over the world. Currently, Netguru collaborates with the largest brands in the world, such as UBS, Merck, Volkswagen, IKEA, and Keller Williams, as well as fast-growing innovators in the financial (Solaris), education (Babbel) or robotics (Temi) industries. Netguru has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. Our company was featured in the prestigious Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (four times) and in The FT 1000 list in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. We're a certified B Corporation since 2020. Netguru was also recognized among the Best Workplaces, Poland in the 2021 edition of the Great Place To Work® listing. Connect with us to keep up to date with news from Netguru and follow the latest trends in our industry.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Netguru is a trusted partner in digital commerce. The company helps leading brands modernize B2B solutions, marketplaces, and retail ecosystems. Since 2008, it has empowered businesses with cutting-edge technology, AI-powered personalization, and world-class engineering and design teams. A certified B Corporation®, Netguru is trusted by major brands including IKEA, VW, OLX, Delivery Hero, Żabka, Wolt, Careem, and Vinted.

How freelancing works at Netguru?

As a Netguru Freelancer, you can choose what works well for you. You decide when, where, and how you work on projects and tasks.

We match you with work that fits your skills. Plus, you have access to various opportunities across different industries and companies. That means you will not only gain more experience, but also develop various skills.

But there's more. Netguru freelancers can benefit from full-time collaboration and really be a part of the team.

So, are you ready to make an impact? Join Netguru, and let's build beautiful software together.

Project Details:

  • Location: European Union
  • Contract type: Full-time, freelance B2B
  • Rate: €27-37/h (flexible, depending on experience)
  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: long-term

Requirements

Must-have:

  • 4+ years of commercial working experience as a Data Engineer.
  • Deep expertise in the AWS tech stack (Glue, DMS, Redshift, S3) proven by experience in previous commercial projects.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Scala, and Bash is required. Specifically, our client uses Scala for production data transformation and CDC, and Bash for CI/CD operations.
  • Capability of traversing the "AWS universe" and managing data lifecycles, not just a Database Administrator type of experience.
  • Reliability & Performance: understanding how to build crash-resistant, idempotent pipelines and optimize Spark jobs via partitioning, columnar formats (Parquet), and broadcast joins.
  • Attention to detail, creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for data.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1+).

Benefits

What's in it for you? Becoming a Netguru Freelancer means:

  • 100% remote work;
  • work with an experienced team of developers and continuous development of your hard and soft skills;
  • long-term collaboration on challenging products.

Curious to learn more about working as a Netguru freelancer? All the information you need is here: Netguru Talent Marketplace.

Looking for a full-time job? Check out our Career Page and find out more about our open recruitment processes.

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At Netguru, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you require any disability-related adaptations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to help!

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