GLS/NXT

Senior Data Engineer

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About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer at GLS/NXT to ensure the reliability and integrity of our growing data infrastructure and analytics platform.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of data engineering, product, and operations - driving quality across our data pipelines, models, and warehouse architecture. You’ll design and implement testing strategies, proactively identify data quality issues, and collaborate with teams to build scalable, well-documented solutions. Your focus will be on enabling accurate, trustworthy data for analytics and reporting while supporting the broader mission of GLS/NXT to deliver innovative, data-driven digital products.

Tasks

Collaborate across functions to scale GLS/NXT data infrastructure.

Contribute to the roadmap and development of GLS/NXT data products.

Design, build, monitor, and scale data pipelines for Data Warehousing, integrating various data sources and destinations.

Develop data models and schemas supporting analytical requirements.

Work with other engineering teams to resolve architecture and infrastructure challenges, designing effective solutions.

Participate in cross-functional projects supporting data applications and reporting.

Address data quality issues, implementing best practices.

Create and maintain comprehensive systems documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.

5+ years of proven experience in data engineering roles.

Expertise in designing, building, monitoring, and scaling data engineering pipelines.

Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow for designing, scheduling, and managing complex data pipelines.

Proficient in modern data programming languages, including Python and Go.

Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and GCP.

Proficient with data warehousing technologies, including Google BigQuery and Snowflake.

Proficient in SQL for diverse data sources, leveraging tools such as DBT for data modeling, schema design, incremental strategies, and query optimization.

Looker and LookML expertise, with a focus on data preparation and modeling to support analysis and efficient visualizations.

Software development operations management experience, including CI/CD pipelines, grounded in agile methodologies

Strong English communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects aligned to business goals

Skilled at setting clear priorities to drive project success

Benefits

Dynamic workplace: A digital environment with international projects and space to learn and grow

Flexible work conditions: Hybrid working mode with a tailored remote policy

Focus on learning: A personal budget (1.000€) for learning and development initiatives

Physical space for ideas: A great office space in Berlin Mitte with top-tier equipment

Transparent and competitive compensation: A salary package that reflects your expertise and experience.

Active participation: A clear bonus system enabling participation in your and the team’s performance

Engaging team culture: Monthly team cooking, regular events and offsites

Vacation policy: 30 days of yearly holiday

Reward system: Rewards for the recommendation of additional team members

Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply if you believe you are well-suited for the role and can contribute meaningfully to our team.

About GLS/NXT

GLS/NXT was founded with the mission to build the next generation of logistic experiences driven by technology - core, adjacent & beyond. More specifically, our sphere of interest is the Logistics and eCommerce sector. We are entrepreneurs and hence always start with the user's needs. We are located between Corporate and Startups and leverage the benefits from both (startup speed and corporate muscle). GLS/NXT inhabits different project teams, acting as startups with business responsibility and setting their own vision and mission. GLS/NXT is part of the GLS IT Services GmbH.

Commitment to Diversity

GLS/NXT is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Data Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at GLS/NXT?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, MySQL and Operations 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 stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
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  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Senior Data Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, MySQL and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes GLS/NXT needs from this hire.

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