Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now! 📥
PeopleCert is looking for a Senior Data Engineer with a proven track record in data engineering development and offers a relocation opportunity to Athens, Greece. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies, including Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Delta Lake, as well as proficiency in API interactions.
As a Senior Data Engineer, your tasks will include the following:
- Spearhead the integration and smooth interaction of APIs to facilitate efficient data exchanges and integrations across various platforms and services.
- Utilize Python programming techniques to enhance data processing workflows, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and performance.
- Exercise expert-level command of SQL to conduct complex data manipulation and analysis, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
- Focus on architecture and implementation of integration pipelines, guaranteeing the integrity, reliability, and security of data throughout its lifecycle.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data needs, and providing insights in the development of scalable and robust data solutions.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry best practices, emerging trends in data engineering, and cloud technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of innovation in data management.
What we look for:
- Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in the field of Data Engineering, in large-scale projects, especially in a Microsoft Azure environment.
- Εxcellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus) and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Python programming, API development, and integration.
- Exceptional proficiency in SQL and experience with complex data structures and analysis.
- Extensive experience with Azure data technologies (Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Delta Lake), integration pipelines, and data processing workflows.
- Strong familiarity with Delta Lake architecture.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive projects to successful completion.
What we offer:
- Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees 🎓
- Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises ☕
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
- Constant personal and professional development 🥇
If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!
About PeopleCert
PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.
Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.
Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.
Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.
If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:
- A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)
- HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Financial background check
- Employment reference check
- If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK
In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
