Data Engineer IV

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.

Opportunity

As a Data Engineer IV excellent problem-solving skills are required. The role requires a senior profile with strong experience in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and reliable data solutions, capable of driving technical decisions and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Salary and job classification

• Base salary: €62K - €78K + 4K bonus pack
• CCNL: Commercio
• Ladder: Data Engineer IV

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and implements complex systems;
• Challenges the team processes, looking for ways to improve;
• Mentors junior engineers via pairing, design, and code review;
• Builds software solutions by adhering to our quality standards about SDLC;
• Makes active efforts to stay up-to-date with technologies;
• Leads the technical design of complex systems;
• Understands and optimizes system performances;
• Takes the initiative to fix issues before they become a problem;
• Delivers complex systems, well-baked, and almost bug-free;
• Proactively Identifies problems with required and project plan;
• Go to an expert in one technological area;
• Research and propose new technologies;
• Detect possible performance bottlenecks;
• Known for drama-free launches;
• Can jump into an old project and fix it;
• Consistently influence technical and business roadmap of services/products/projects;
• Proactively identify and tackle tech debt;
• Communicate with self-awareness;
• When proposing something, at any level, is doing it in written form and providing the proper context;
• Contributes to the career development of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science;
• 6+ previous experience;
• In-depth knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, and similar frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge of programming languages, including Java;
• Some knowledge of Data Mesh;
• Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proactivity;
• Business and functional understanding;
• Team Player;
• Ability to solve complex networking, data, and software issues;
• Leadership capabilities.

We Offer

Care about Work & Flexibility

• Full remote or hybrid working in our offices: Milan, Turin, Padua, Bologna, Catania and Rende; Real work-life balance;
• Flexible working hours so no time tracking, no badge: we trust people to manage their time and focus on outcomes;
• Agile Nomads Experience: opportunity to work for 2 weeks abroad.

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.

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