Senior Big Data Engineer (Java / Scala)

The job at a glance
As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you’ll be responsible for building innovative data products that help recruiters find the right talent. You will design and implement high-performance applications using Kafka and Spark, while collaborating with cross-functional international teams. Working within the Data Engineering department, your work will help create a more inclusive and efficient recruitment experience for everyone.

By joining our team, you will be playing a vital role in our mission to reshape the labour market, ensuring that it works for all individuals, regardless of gender or background.

Your responsibilities

• Build data products that enhance recruitment and promote fair hiring practices

• Design and implement high-performance applications using Kafka and Spark

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data engineering solutions

• Manage ETL pipelines and data orchestration processes

• Continuously improve and scale our data infrastructure to support the global recruitment ecosystem

Your skills and qualifications

• Proficiency in coding with Java or Scala

• Practical knowledge of Apache Spark and Airflow or other similar orchestration tools

• Experience with Kafka (MSK)

• Strong knowledge of SQL

• Professional experience in Big Data, Data Warehousing, and ETL

• Experience with AWS services (e.g., Glue, EMR, ECS with Docker, Redshift, DynamoDB, S3)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform

• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English (B2+ level)

• A passion for data-driven solutions that make a difference

Software/Hardware

• Mac/Dell laptop

• Windows/macOS system

• 2 monitors (24", 27", 32")

• Adjustable desks

• Slack+Teams

• Atlassian tools

• JIRA, Confluence

Your benefits
We believe in supporting our team members both inside and outside the office, because we understand that life is about balance. We strive to ensure that your job enriches your life, and here are just some of the benefits we offer to support that:

• Premium medical and dental care

• Life insurance

• Flex Benefits - Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.)

• Employee Referral Program

• Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects

• Tech and sport communities

• Events and integration parties

• Charity initiatives, including 2 extra volunteer days

• English/German language classes

• A supportive and inclusive workplace that promotes professional and personal growth for everyone

Our commitment
At The Stepstone Group, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is valued, and we encourage applications from women and individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, or any other characteristic. We are particularly passionate about attracting more women into tech roles and leadership positions, and we provide an environment that supports your growth, with mentors and networks to help you succeed.