Hybrid Lead Data Engineer

at TINQIN

• Job title: Lead Data Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Apache, Hadoop, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sofia, Bulgaria

About the role

• Lead Data Engineer responsible for big data infrastructure and data pipeline solutions at TINQIN. Collaborating across teams and mentoring juniors in a fast-growing tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement big data infrastructure for analytical and operational purposes.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into our data solutions.
• Ensure data pipelines are efficient, scalable, and reliable, integrating data from different sources such as databases, APIs, logs, and external data providers.
• Perform data transformation and cleansing to ensure data is in a usable format for analysis.
• Automate routine data engineering tasks using scripting languages such as shell scripts and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data-related requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance and expertise.

Requirements

• Experience in database interrogation and analysis tools, such as Apache Hadoop, SQL and SAS
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts effectively.
• Proven experience with statistical concepts and data preprocessing techniques.
• Proactive with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Knowledge of insurance business principles is an advantage.
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Dynamic and interesting work environment;
• Opportunity to use cutting-edge technologies in real projects;
• Collaboration with highly skilled and friendly colleagues;
• Opportunity to learn and enhance your skills;
• Additional corporate trainings, tech conferences tickets;
• Annual employees performance check and reevaluation;
• Team-building events - Click here to watch a video from one of our early offsite events:)
• Participation in charity and volunteer activities;
• Life-work balance;
• Social benefits – a monthly budget that includes:
• Additional health insurance – Luxury package;
• “Health with priority” medical insurance covering severe diseases;
• Employee Assistance Program, including psychological, finance, and legal advice;
• Flexible social benefits (food vouchers, fuel vouchers, sport card, and other options);
• Extra days off for loyal employees (+1 additional day paid leave for each year of length of service in TINQIN (up to 5));
• Office perks (coffee, soft drinks, fresh fruits, ice cream, sports, and relaxation area);
• Remote/hybrid working model (employees can choose whether to work from the office or home);
• Flexible working hours;
• Referral program bonuses.