Data Engineer I

Agile Lab is a company founded in 2014 with the mission to create value for its customers in data-intensive environments through customisable solutions that establish performance-driven processes, sustainable architectures and automated platforms based on data governance best practices. Having delivered over 100 successful Elite Data Engineering initiatives, we have used this experience to create Witboost: a modular, technology-agnostic platform that enables modern organisations to discover, value and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 300 data engineers based in Europe, Agile Lab helps organisations with their data-driven transformation.

Take a look at our handbook to discover our core values and processes.

The opportunity:

As a Data Engineer I based on site in Rome, Italy, you will design and implement data-intensive applications, leveraging distributed computing technologies to build scalable and efficient data solutions. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of modern data engineering practices.

Salary and job classification

• Base salary: €30K - €40K

• CCNL: Commercio

• Ladder: Data Engineer I

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of well-defined tasks, completing them with increasing autonomy;

• Understand and adhere to the organization's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.

Requirements:

• Essential working on site: Rome, Italy;

• Italian language;

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science;

• Minimum experience of 6 months as a Big Data Engineer;

• Good Knowledge of programming languages including Java;

• Knowledge of NoSQL and RDBMS databases;

• Good communication skills;

• Team Player;

• Ability to solve complex networking, data, and software issues;

• Eager to learn.

We offer:

Care about Growth & Development

• Training budget: €1.000 per year and 12 hours per month fully dedicated to your learning and growth;

• Structured career path with clear expectations and salary for each level;

• Opportunity to attend international conferences, with additional support for travel and accommodation;

• Onboarding support during your first week;

• Dedicated coaching throughout your growth.

• Care about Well-being

• Stimulating environment focused on both professional and personal growth;

• Psychological support: 5 sessions fully covered by the company, with the option to continue therapy at a reduced rate, & mental health webinars with Unobravo.

Care about Benefits & Financial Support

• Meal vouchers;

• Health insurance;

• Referral bonus if you bring people as talented as you;

• Company prizes.

Care about Family & Life

• Extended parental leave, including +15 days fully paid by the company;

• Paid leave for children's illness and additional support beyond standard policies;

• Childcare support: vouchers for daycare and babysitting services;

• Inclusive policies supporting all types of families.

Care about Perks & Tools

• Welcome pack with all the equipment you need to work;

• Corporate benefits portal with discounts on travel, fashion, technology and more.

Care about Company & Culture

• Turnover rate: 8.29% (below the market average), not by chance but thanks to clear career paths, ongoing feedback and real attention to people's growth;

• Inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself, backed by our certifications in Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and SA8000, reflecting our commitment to ethical and responsible working conditions;

• Company rated 4.8/5 for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor;

• Certified Great Place to Work three times in a row.

Extra benefits

For RELOCATED WORKERS living more than 35 km from Rome

• Accommodation
  Agile Lab provides company-arranged housing in Rome.

• Meals
  Meal expenses covered.

• Home Visits
  Reimbursement of travel costs to your hometown (only for city of residence).

• Transportation to Office
  Covered travel costs to reach the office.

• Daily Allowance
  €46.48 p