[Hiring] Staff Data Engineer @plusYOU

Role Description

Data is your thing? Let's Talk!

As a Staff Data Engineer (m/w/d) in Hamburg, you will:

• Design, develop, and operate high-performance data pipelines that move core platform data into client-facing reporting and analytics systems.
• Assess how data should be stored and modeled, selecting the most suitable technologies depending on performance, scalability, and use case needs.
• Lead the transformation of existing data workflows into a more modern and scalable architecture, ensuring a safe and structured migration path.
• Collaborate closely with backend and analytics teams to define efficient data structures and build robust, scalable information models.
• Improve operational reliability by introducing monitoring, automation, and best practices that keep data systems stable and maintainable.
• Make architectural decisions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and help define engineering standards to ensure long-term platform quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering.
• Strong Python skills and ability to develop scalable data processing solutions, including custom ingestion, validation, and automation frameworks.
• Experience in building and managing event-driven batch workflows, designing reliable orchestration, dependency management, and scheduling for complex data pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of modern database technologies and ability to select and optimize the right storage solution for different performance and scalability requirements.
• Experience implementing robust monitoring and observability practices, leveraging logging, metrics, and alerting tools such as Datadog.
• Nice to have: Experience with modern data orchestration and transformation tools (e.g. Dagster or dbt), domain knowledge in eCommerce, retail, or ad-tech, and comfort working with PHP/Laravel-based environments.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of initiatives and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.

Benefits

• Exciting projects and plenty of room for professional growth.
• State-of-the-art technology and knowledge exchange with experienced sparring partners.
• Professional training programs, language courses, and free access to tech conferences/meetups.
• HVV ProfiTicket & JobRad, Company pension plan.
• Unforgettable company parties and after-work events.

Company Description

Since its founding, our partner company has grown into one of the leading firms when it comes to inspiring both the German B2B and B2C markets with its solutions and products. Today, more than 1,000 employees are dedicated to the success and continuous growth of this tech company.