Data Engineer (f/m/x)

Netconomy Switzerland GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 48,421 - 59,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Career development & onboarding

Company summit

Social events

Monthly meal allowance

Mobility support

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in Austria is seeking a Data Engineer to build modern, scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will work on efficient ETL/ELT processes, utilize Dataflow and BigQuery, and ensure data governance. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong SQL and Python skills, and expertise in data transformation tools. The company offers flexible working models, career development support, and social events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer with proven expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong experience with BigQuery (SQL, partitioning, clustering, optimization).
• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in data manipulation libraries.
• Expert-level SQL proficiency for complex transformations, optimization, and analysis.
• Proficiency with Dataform for modular SQL-based data transformations.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.
• Experience integrating data from various APIs and streaming systems.
• Cloud Composer experience for workflow orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Building efficient and scalable ETL/ELT processes for data ingestion.
• Implementing data ingestion and real-time processing using Dataflow and Pub/Sub.
• Developing SQL transformation workflows with Dataform.
• Creating efficient BigQuery queries with proper partitioning and clustering.
• Orchestrating workflows using Cloud Composer and Cloud Functions.
• Implementing data governance and metadata management using Dataplex.
• Monitoring and optimizing data pipelines for performance and cost.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Expert-level SQL proficiency

Strong programming skills in Python

Experience with BigQuery

Experience with Dataflow (Apache Beam)

Proficiency with Dataform

Understanding of ETL/ELT processes

Experience with Cloud Composer

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow (Apache Beam)

Python libraries (PySpark, pandas)

Dataform

Cloud Composer

Job description

Over the past 20 years, NETCONOMY has grown from a startup to a 500-people team working across 10 European locations. We believe in the power of agile and cross-functional collaboration, bringing together peoplefromvariousbackgrounds to create outstanding digital solutions.

YOUR JOB

As a Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building modern, scalable, and high-performance data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll be part of our growing Data & AI team, designing and implementing data architectures that help clients unlock the full potential of their data.

Your job’s key responsibilities are:

Building efficient and scalable ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various structured and unstructured sources (databases, APIs, streaming platforms) into BigQuery and Cloud Storage

Implementing data ingestion and real-time processing using Dataflow (Apache Beam) and Pub/Sub for batch and streaming workflows

Developing SQL transformation workflows with Dataform, including version control, testing, and automated scheduling with built-in quality assertions

Creating efficient, cost-optimized BigQuery queries with proper partitioning, clustering, and denormalization strategies

Orchestrating complex workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) and Cloud Functions for event-driven data processing

Implementing centralized data governance and metadata management using Dataplex with automated cataloging and lineage tracking

Monitoring and optimizing data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging

Collaborating with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights

Staying up to date with GCP advancements in data services, BigQuery features, and data engineering best practices

YOUR SKILLS

3+ years of hands‑on experience as a Data Engineer with proven expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Strong experience with BigQuery (SQL, partitioning, clustering, optimization) and Dataflow (Apache Beam)

Strong programming skills in Python with experience in data manipulation libraries (PySpark, pandas)

Expert‑level SQL proficiency for complex transformations, optimization, and analysis

Proficiency with Dataform for modular SQL‑based data transformations and data pipeline management

Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, ETL/ELT processes, dimensional modeling, and data governance

Experience integrating data from various APIs and streaming systems (Pub/Sub)

Cloud Composer experience for workflow orchestration

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English (min. B2 level)

Ability to work independently and as part of an agile team

Beneficial Skills:

Google Professional Data Engineer certification

Knowledge of BigLake for unified access and management of structured and unstructured data

Experience with Dataplex for managing metadata, lineage, and data governance

Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for automating GCP resource provisioning and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Looker Studio, or Power BI

Interest in or experience with machine learning workflows using Vertex AI or similar platforms

OUR OFFER

While we’re one company, each location has unique aspects and benefits. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:

Flexible Working Models: Early bird or night owl? Thanks to our flexible working models, you start your work day when and where it fits you best. Plus, our hybrid work option lets you choose whether you prefer working more from the office or from home.

Career Development & Onboarding: Start your journey in NETCONOMY with a structured onboarding and mentoring phase and continue with individual training opportunities. Our Learning & Development team will support you in finding the best solution for you!

Company Summit: Exchange professional and personal experiences at our annual in‑house conference! One of the highlights of our company Summit is the vibrant networking environment it cultivates.

Social Events: Join your colleagues and build new connections at our social events like pizza & games evenings, hiking, and Christmas party, and celebrate milestones together. It´s on us!

Snacks and Wellbeing: Fuel your productivity and taste buds with our monthly meal allowance and discounts at partner restaurants.

Mobility Support: Choose eco friendly transportation! As we take our responsibility for the environment seriously, we support your climate‑friendly transportation costs.

The actual salary depends on your qualifications and experience. What is also important to us is to pay our employees an internally comparable salary. For legal reasons, we need to disclose the minimum annual salary for full time employment as stated in the current collective IT agreement, which is € 53.802,00 gross / year for this position.