Staff Data Engineer

Smartly.io; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Staff Data Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping data architecture and driving strategies for the future. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to create data-driven solutions that enhance business decision-making. Collaborate with a diverse team to build a robust data infrastructure and ensure data quality across various platforms. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values inclusivity and personal growth, all while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous healthcare packages

Mental health services

Paid holidays

Family leave

Equity options

Performance-based rewards

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Work abroad options

Qualifications

• Architectural level thinking for data stack structure.
• Strong programming skills in SQL and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Airflow for data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure.
• Implement ETL/ELT pipelines for data movement.
• Collaborate with teams for data integration.

Skills

SQL

Python

Airflow

Data Warehousing

Kafka

Problem-solving

Cloud Platforms

Data Analysis

Tools

GCP BigQuery

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Tableau

Redash

dbt

Job description

As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be developing data-driven solutions to help Smartly organisation to identify business critical areas of interest and have a significant personal impact on the data architecture we are building. You will have a critical role in shaping and driving our strategy and execution around our data architecture: what we should be doing today so that we’re where we need to be during the coming years. This includes making us ready and able to use the latest AI/ML technologies on our data.

Our team of data engineers and analysts strive to enable smart business decisions based on data. We collect, warehouse, and refine data to support business intelligence, product analysis and sales operations. The team works closely with multiple teams across the company to build a data infrastructure to support our growing organisation.

Our stack: Cloud SQL database (experience with GCP BigQuery is welcome), Airflow (Python), Kubernetes, Kafka, dbt (Data Build Tool), Redash, Tableau.

What you will be working with as a Staff Data Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimise our data infrastructure
• Work with large-scale cloud data warehouses like, for example BigQuery and PostgreSQL ensuring data quality, accuracy, and reliability across the board.
• Design, implement, and manage ETL/ELT pipelines to move data into our data warehouse efficiently
• Develop and maintain internal tools for easier and more efficient data processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of data into our product and company environments.
• Build and maintain APIs that provide easy access to data for internal teams or external integrations
• Create common data structures and models that aggregate data effectively from various sources, enabling unified analysis and reporting.

What we are looking for...

• Architectural level thinking: be able to tell us what our stack should look like and how we should structure our data so that we can answer tomorrow’s questions.
• Strong programming skills in SQL and Python
• Hands-on experience developing workflows in Airflow to automate, schedule, and orchestrate data pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms and data warehousing solutions (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, GCP)
• Practical experience working with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, problem-solving mindset, with a proactive and passionate attitude.
• Availability and willingness to work from the Helsinki office three days a week

Bonus points if you have...

• Experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience working with TypeScript or Ruby
• Data analysis experience

What We Offer You...

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team of over 750 Smartlies representing more than 60 nationalities across 24 locations in 13 countries, we foster a culture built on trust, transparency, and open feedback.
• Global Impact: Be part of a company making a global impact, directly influencing our customers and business growth.
• Wellbeing Focus: Enjoy generous healthcare packages, mental health services, and a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays and family leave.
• Total Rewards: Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and ample career development opportunities.
• Hybrid Workplace: Experience the flexibility of a hybrid work model, balancing office and remote work, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days.

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive. Explore more in our Culture Handbook !

#LI-hybrid #LI-JF2

About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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