Statista

Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Hamburg or Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.
Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.
We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.
Are you ready to join us?

Your Role
Work closely with analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to design, build, and improve modeled data workflows.

Build and maintain backend services, data pipelines, AI agents, and workflow orchestration systems.

Standardize and consolidate fragmented workflows and standalone tools into a centralized platform.

Support, maintain, and continuously improve production-grade internal tools and workflows.

Contribute to platform architecture, operational reliability, and the continuous automation and optimization of analytical workflows.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate evolving business and analyst/researcher requirements into practical technical solutions.

Your Profile
Strong Python skills with experience in backend systems, data pipelines, workflow automation, or internal tooling

Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications using LLMs, AI agents, and modern AI APIs.

Solid understanding of SQL, databases, and data modeling concepts

Experience with Git and writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code

Familiarity with workflow orchestration and general data engineering concepts

Understanding of containerization and cloud environments, such as Docker or AWS, is a plus

Ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment and adapt to changing technologies and business requirements.

Structured and thoughtful approach to problem-solving with attention to maintainability and scalability

Comfortable collaborating with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders in a cross-functional environment

Strong communication skills and fluent English

What we offer
In addition to our great team, culture, and our shared goal of empowering people with data, there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:
Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year

Hybrid work and flex-time

International team and social events

Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options

Free access to Langdock and all its amazing functionalities

Career & training opportunities

Attractive locations and modern offices

Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.
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Interview prep

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Technology & IT Data Analysis MySQL Python SQL Writing Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Data Engineer (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Statista?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, MySQL and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, MySQL and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Data Engineer (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, MySQL and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Statista needs from this hire.

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