Data Engineer (Python / Distributed Data Platforms)

La información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes.

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:

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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?

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- 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? xqbhyrx

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- 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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