Hybrid Data Engineer

at Deutschlandradio

• Job title: Data Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Airflow, AWS, Cloud, Docker, ElasticSearch, ETL, Google Cloud Platform, Linux, Postgres, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Koln, Germany

About the role

• Data Engineer optimizing PostgreSQL and OpenSearch platforms at Deutschlandradio. Supporting media research with data analysis and maintaining high data quality in projects.

Responsibilities

• Further development and optimization of our on-premise data platform (PostgreSQL, OpenSearch) for the analysis of podcast logfiles in particular
• Maintenance and improvement of ETL/ELT pipelines (Airflow) for processing usage data from various sources
• Maintenance of the CI/CD pipeline (GitLab) and deployment processes for automated data processing and dashboard updates
• Technical support of our tracking solution (Piano Analytics) and ensuring high data quality for analyses
• Provision of reliable data for the media research team and editorial departments, and support with technical questions regarding dashboards and reports
• Further development of monitoring and alerting and ensuring GDPR compliance across all data processes

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science or a comparable professional background with several years of experience as a Data Engineer
• Strong programming skills in Python and solid SQL skills, ideally with practical experience in PostgreSQL
• Experience with Airflow for orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines and familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, Docker and Linux environments
• Experience in logfile analysis and processing, and ideally knowledge of OpenSearch, Elasticsearch or similar search engines
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning and NLP for future projects is desirable, as well as cloud experience (GCP, AWS)
• Strong communication skills, enjoyment of independent work and the ability to convey technical matters clearly
• Good written and spoken German (C1 level or higher)

Benefits

• Exciting and creative tasks in a dynamic and motivated team
• Work at a public-service broadcaster that follows the guiding principle of acting "confidently, respectfully and curiously" both internally and externally
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and suggestions, as well as a variety of development and training opportunities
• Flexible home office and mobile working options
• Family-friendly employer and childcare during the summer holidays
• Company pension scheme and other attractive collective-agreement social benefits
• Discounted sports offerings through our corporate sports program and a partnership with Urban Sports Club
• Good public transport connections and a monthly subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (nationwide public transport pass)
• Meal options available at both Cologne and Berlin locations