Data Engineer

The Company
GitKraken is the world’s leading developer experience (DevEx) platform, empowering developers wherever they work—whether on desktop, command line, IDE, web, or mobile. Our suite of Git tools streamlines workflows, fosters collaboration, and simplifies development. We are a profitable, sustainably growing tech company that values talent, drive, and the ability to make an impact. Trusted by over 40 million developers across more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, join us in shaping the future of development!

The Role
As a Data Engineer at GitKraken, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will work with large datasets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our data systems are robust, scalable, and capable of supporting advanced analytics and business initiatives. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in data visualization to transform complex data into actionable insights.

We are committed to having an inclusive and authentic work environment where unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds are celebrated. We work hard to foster diversity in our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, don't let self-filtering and imposter syndrome get in the way of a great fit. We would love to hear from you!

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration, analytics, and reporting needs.
• Develop and optimize data warehouse architecture to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Implement best practices for data management, including data quality, governance, and security.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proven experience in data modeling, including designing scalable databases and data pipelines with well-defined schemas.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Apache Airflow, and Apache Kafka.
• Strong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, or Go.
• Solid understanding of data quality management and data governance.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Experience working with Event-Driven Architectures and Rest APIs.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Bonus points

• Experience with any of the following is a plus: Cassandra, MongoDB, Docker, Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working in the developer tooling space or working with a developer-centric audience.
• An understanding of the SaaS business model and key metrics.

About you

• You are passionate about making development easier, more accessible, and inclusive.
• You are comfortable operating in a loosely coupled environment but tightly aligned toward a shared vision.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of taking things from idea to scale.
• You have the communication skills required to collaborate with and influence teams and individuals to drive initiatives forward in a globally distributed team without a strict top-down mandate.

How you’ll be rewarded
Excellence — Competitive compensation with annual performance-based pay increases.
Balance — Generous Paid-Time-Off Policy and country-specific paid holidays.
Health — Private insurance options.
Culture — Great Place to Work Certified.
Growth — Paid career and personal development, audiobooks, and mentorship.

Location
This is a hybrid position based in Alicante, Spain. This role combines the flexibility of remote work with the benefits of meaningful in-person collaboration. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Alicante area.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At GitKraken, we believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company. GitKraken evaluates all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender expression, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, or any other legally protected class. We recruit, hire, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.