Lead Data Engineer / Vadošais datu inženieris/e

GR8 Tech

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About your key responsibilities and impact:

Designing and implementing real-time streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, and Kafka Streams;
Leading architecture and design decisions for the event-driven data platform;
Mentoring mid-level/senior engineers and fostering best practices in stream processing;
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (data engineering, product, analytics, data science) to translate business requirements into robust data systems;
Ensuring data quality, observability, and reliability in streaming data;
Championing performance, fault tolerance, and exactly-once semantics in streaming jobs;
Evaluating and adopting new technologies to drive innovation;
Defining project goals and deliverables with stakeholders;
Enforcing quality assurance standards and ensuring thorough testing before release;
Promoting agile methodologies and improving development processes;
Acting as the primary point of contact between the team and management, ensuring alignment with business goals;
Maintaining comprehensive documentation for system architecture and technical designs.

Essential professional experience:

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role with a strong track record of leadership and successful project delivery;
Proven expertise with Apache Kafka and hands-on experience with Flink, Kafka Streams, or similar real-time systems;
Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, or Python;
In-depth understanding of distributed systems, data consistency models, and streaming semantics;
Experience with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code tools is a plus;
Ability to motivate and inspire a team, with experience in hiring and retaining top talent;
Knowledge of team role models and how to create a supportive, inclusive work environment;
Commitment to mentoring and professional growth of team members;
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, with clear goal-setting (KPIs/OKRs);
Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to assess risks and mitigate them;
Ability to implement and monitor team KPIs, identify inefficiencies, and drive process improvements;
Proficiency in written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts (e.g., CAP theorem);
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer:

Benefits Cafeteria:

Sports compensation;
Medical coverage;
Psychological support;
Home-office coverage.

Work-life:

Remote work, Coworking compensation;
Childcare budget;
Maternity leave;
Paternity leave;
Additional 2 days for family events.

Our GR8 Culture:

Open feedback and transparent direct communications;
Growth and development: better every day;
High tolerance to experiment and mistakes;
Supportive friendly environment.

Mēneša bruto algaBruto mēnesī € 4500 - 5600

Papildu informācija: Sports compensation; Medical coverage; Psychological support; Home-office coverage.

Atrašanās vieta

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Pilna slodze

Prasmes

Kafka Data Engineering Java Scala

Valodas

Angļu

Kontaktpersona
Anastasiia Chaika

GR8 Tech is a global product company that provides innovative, scalable platforms and business solutions for the iGaming industry. We provide great gaming tech to satisfy even greater ambition. Leveraging our extensive experience, the GR8 Tech platform successfully handles millions of active players, offering cutting-edge practices for development and growth in the gambling industry. We develop complete tech coverage for gambling businesses worldwide, including iGaming platform solutions, consulting, integration, and long-lasting operation services.

Operating in the dynamic tech market, GR8 Tech is committed to providing comprehensive support and development opportunities for our employees. Remote work is one of our most valuable benefits. We believe that in todays world, it is entirely possible to work from anywhere while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The foundation of successful remote work lies in loyalty, trust in people and support at all levels. Join us!