Big Data Engineer

Odaseva; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paris office

Job summary

Odaseva, a Paris-based SaaS company delivering secure data management for Salesforce environments, is seeking a senior data engineer. You will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines for large-scale data lake ingestion, leveraging Spark, Databricks, Snowflake and AWS.

You’ll contribute to a lakehouse architecture with Delta Lake or Iceberg, focusing on security-by-design and cost optimization. Based in Paris with a 3/2 hybrid schedule, the role is full-time permanent and demands

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or backend data platforms with at least 3 years hands-on building and operating big data pipelines.
• Proven track record handling large volumes of data (hundreds of TB).
• Deep knowledge of at least one data lake platform (Databricks, Snowflake, or AWS Redshift).
• Strong Spark, lakehouse table formats (Delta Lake or Iceberg), Python/Java, SQL, and cloud infra (AWS S3, Athena, Glue).
• Knowledge of cost management, data security, governance, and data modeling.
• Equivalent engineering degree or Master’s in CS/Data Science/Applied Math.
• Fluent in English and French with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, handle, and monitor Spark data pipelines for large-volume data lake ingestion (hundreds of TB).
• Continuously optimize performance, reliability, and costs of big data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Leverage Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS services for scalable data engineering.
• Demonstrate expertise in Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg lakehouse tables.
• Apply security-by-design, governance, and compliance across storage, compute, and sharing layers.

Skills

Spark

Python

SQL

Cloud (AWS)

Data lake platforms

Lakehouse concepts

Cost optimization

Security & governance

English/French communication

Education

Master’s degree in CS/Data Science/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

AWS Glue

AWS Athena

Delta Lake

Apache Iceberg

Job description

Odaseva provides enterprise data management and security solutions that help organizations exercise sovereignty over their critical data.

Companies representing 10% of global market capitalization trust Odaseva, including Schneider Electric, Volkswagen and Robert Half.

Its Excalibur Data Platform enables customers to protect, secure, move, and use data and code independently of application vendors.

The platform supports complex and high-volume use cases, including backup, archiving, zero-copy, BCDR & High Availability, data federation, and semantic AI orchestration.

Customer-controlled end-to-end encryption raises the bar for enterprise security.

With 11 patents, Odaseva manages 50 trillion records and supports 100 million users.

Join Odaseva ’s R&D team and help shape the future of our data platform.

We’re a SaaS company specializing in secure data management around Salesforce environments.

You’ll design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines for large-scale data lake ingestion.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development & Operations: Design, build, handle, and monitor Spark data pipelines for large-volume data lake ingestion (handling hundreds of TBs).
• Platform & Cost Optimization: Continuously optimize the performance, reliability, and costs of big data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Databricks, Snowflake & Cloud Engineering: Deeply leverage Databricks, Snowflake, or AWS Redshift, alongside cloud provider solutions (AWS S3, Glue/Athena, Lambda) for scalable data engineering.
• Lakehouse Architecture: Demonstrate strong expertise in managing, creating, and optimizing Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg tables.
• Secure Data Management: Apply security-by-design, data governance, and compliance best practices across storage, compute, and sharing layers.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or backend data platforms, with at least 3 years of hands‑on experience building and operating big data pipelines.
• Hands‑on engineer background with proven track record handling large volumes of data (at least hundreds of TB).
• Deep knowledge of at least one data lake platform among Databricks, Snowflake, or AWS Redshift.
• Strong expertise in Apache Spark (creation, handling, and monitoring of pipelines) and lakehouse table formats (Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg).
• Strong Python or Java and SQL skills, cloud infrastructure (AWS S3, Athena, Glue), and IaC/observability practices.
• Solid understanding of cost management principles, data security, governance, and data modeling.
• Equivalent engineering school degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics.
• Fluent in English and French, with clear communication, ownership mindset, and strong collaborative skills.

Where you’ll be

• Based in Paris (75002), France.
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote work.
• Full time permanent contract position.

Who We Are

At Odaseva , we believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment where talented people can innovate and grow. Our culture is built on being smart, humble, hardworking, and above all—collaborative.

Our core values define who we are: Trust, Customer Centricity, Engagement, Excellence, Continuous Innovation, and Teamwork.

Inclusive & Diverse – We champion equality and embrace diversity.

Supportive & Collaborative – A team of smart, kind professionals who uplift each other through teamwork, not competition.

Excellence with a Casual Touch – High professional standards in a relaxed, approachable work culture.

Impact-Driven – A place where you can truly make a difference and advance your career.

Innovators in Data & Cloud – Leading the way in cutting‑edge technology and solutions.

Competitive & Rewarding – Offering industry‑leading compensation and benefits.

Truly Global – With offices in Paris, San Francisco, Sydney, and London , and a worldwide presence.

Flexible Work Environment – We support a hybrid, flexible office culture.

At Odaseva, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.