Data Engineer (Python / Distributed Data Platforms) Relocation to Malta Required

Permanent

Remote from Malta

We have partnered with a growing European technology company that is investing heavily in its data platform and engineering capabilities.

As part of their expansion, they are seeking Data Engineers across multiple levels, including:

Data Engineer II (3-5 years)

Data Engineer III (5-8 years)

Staff Data Engineer (10-12 years)

This is an opportunity to build and scale modern distributed data platforms capable of handling large-scale data workloads while working with a cutting-edge open-source technology stack.

What You'll Be Doing

Design and develop scalable batch and real-time data pipelines

Build reliable distributed data systems handling large-scale datasets

Work with diverse data sources, APIs, legacy systems, and modern applications

Own data products and pipelines throughout their lifecycle

Improve platform reliability, observability, and performance

Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions

Support production environments and drive operational excellence

Technology Stack

Python

PySpark & Pandas

SQL & PostgreSQL

Apache Spark

Kafka / Redpanda

Airflow / Temporal

Apache Iceberg / Hudi

S3-Compatible Object Storage

Kubernetes

GitOps

Prometheus & Grafana

Go (or willingness to learn)

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in Data Engineering,



aligned to the level applied for

Solid Python and SQL expertise

Experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelinesHands-on experience with distributed data processing technologies

Understanding of batch and streaming architectures

Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Airflow, Temporal, or similar

Familiarity with cloud-native environments and Kubernetes

Strong software engineering and problem-solving skills

Why Join?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Relocation support to Malta

Work on large-scale distributed data platforms

Modern open-source technology stack

Strong engineering culture and technical autonomy

International and collaborative environment

Clear career progression from Data Engineer to Staff Engineer

Why Malta?

Over 300 days of sunshine each year

Mediterranean lifestyle with excellent work-life balance

English-speaking, international business environment

Easy access to major European destinations

Growing technology and innovation ecosystem

Malta offers attractive tax frameworks for eligible highly skilled professionals, which may result in a lower effective tax burden compared to many other European jurisdictions, subject to individual eligibility and applicable regulations

Important: Relocation to Malta is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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