Data Engineer (Remote)

Roq.ad GmbH • Remote • 20h ago

Remote

Work Type: Full Time

What You'll Do

You'll work across the full lifecycle of data engineering - from designing elegant solutions to deploying them in production. Your day-to-day will include:

Building and maintaining data pipelines of varying complexity - from straightforward transformations to advanced probabilistic algorithms that drive our data science capabilities
Designing thoughtful solutions for new challenges, with emphasis on clean architecture and maintainability
Writing automated tests because we believe quality is built in, not bolted on
Fixing bugs and improving existing systems - our codebase evolves constantly
Exploring data when problems require investigation and analysis
Contributing to backend services and internal tools that support our data infrastructure
Deploying your work - you own it from concept to production

Our Tech Stack

Primary: Apache Spark, Scala
Also using: Java, Python
Backend services: Scala, Java, Rust
Process: Scrum and Kanban - we use what fits the work

What We're Looking For

Strong foundation in data engineering principles and distributed systems
Experience with Apache Spark or similar big data processing frameworks
Proficiency in Scala and/or Java (we'll help you grow in whichever you're less familiar with)
Solid SQL skills for data querying and analysis
Understanding of software engineering best practices - testing, version control, code review
Analytical mindset for data exploration and problem-solving
Ability to balance pragmatism with technical excellence
Fluent English - our team communicates in English daily

Nice to Have

Experience with Python for data analysis
Exposure to Rust
Background in adtech or high-volume data processing
Familiarity with probabilistic algorithms or data science concepts

What We Value

Thoughtful design over quick hacks
Automated testing as a core practice
Ownership - you're responsible for what you build
Collaboration - we solve problems together
Continuous improvement - for our systems and ourselves

Work Arrangement

This is a 100% remote position. Work from wherever you're most productive - your home office or a coworking space. We trust you to manage your time and deliver great work.

Location: Poland or nearby timezone (CET/EET) for effective collaboration with the team

Preferred contract type: B2B

What We Offer

Top-tier team - work alongside extremely motivated engineers who push each other to excel
Competitive compensation that reflects your impact
Your ideal setup - choose your hardware (Linux, macOS, or Windows laptop, external monitors), tools (IntelliJ IDEA and whatever else you need), and access to a plethora of AI tools to assist your daily work
Professional growth - conference budget to keep learning and stay connected with the community
Team retreats in attractive locations - because the best teams also know how to recharge together
Multisport card - we support your wellbeing inside and outside of work