Ipsos North America

Lead Data Engineer – infas 360

Ipsos North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bonn • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AirflowBigQueryCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformNumpyPandasPostGISPostgresPySparkPythonSQL

About the role

  • You design a sustainable data architecture and implement a high-performance, stable data infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform to scale our data operations.
  • You migrate the current on-premises PostgreSQL-based solution to a cloud-based solution using BigQuery.
  • You design, implement, and optimize data pipelines to handle a variety of structured and unstructured data sources.
  • You ensure data availability and quality by applying best practices in data modeling and data management.
  • You develop automated DataOps solutions to ensure data integrity and transparency, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • You configure, implement, and manage Airflow for workflow orchestration and DataKitchen for implementing tests and alerts.
  • You use your expertise in Spatial SQL to process and analyze geospatial, thematic, and market data.
  • You work closely with cross-functional teams to develop data products tailored to business requirements.

Requirements

  • You have at least 5 years of professional experience in data engineering or a similar role.
  • You have deep knowledge of databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, OGC SQL/PostGIS, BigQuery) and experience scaling data platforms.
  • You have experience working with ETL/ELT processes and data integration tools.
  • You bring extensive Python development experience and are proficient with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, Pandera, and pytest.
  • You have hands-on experience with cloud platform services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for deploying and managing data solutions — ideally on the Google Cloud Platform.
  • You have practical experience with automation and workflow orchestration tools like Airflow and dbt, as well as data quality testing and data observability tools such as DataKitchen.
  • You have practical experience with VCS and CI/CD, e.g., Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
  • You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • You enjoy working in a team, proactively shape initiatives, and don't wait for tasks to be assigned.
  • You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can work in a collaborative, agile environment.
  • Ideally, you have project experience with geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
  • You are fluent in German (C1) and English.
Benefits
  • We offer flexible and remote-friendly working arrangements.
  • Work with exciting data and state-of-the-art technology solutions.
  • We provide comprehensive training and the opportunity to work independently in advisory and leadership roles within an international, high-growth market.
  • Join a highly motivated, ambitious, and dynamic team, facing international challenges and exceptionally exciting projects in a global environment.
  • You will be supported by the entire team in your activities.
  • We maintain a professional feedback culture with regular objective performance reviews and room for growth.
  • Attractive compensation is complemented by benefits such as a company pension plan.
  • We provide you with modern technology and a comfortable workspace — at our office in Bonn.
  • We use modern methods and tools for software development and data analysis and continuously experiment with innovations.
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Hard Skills & Tools
data architecturedata infrastructurePostgreSQLBigQuerydata pipelinesDataOpsSpatial SQLPythonETLIaC
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborativeproactiveteamworkinitiative
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree