Senior Data Engineer

CARDO AI; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Stock Option Plan

Flexible working options

Regular social events

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design scalable ETL pipelines and support rapid growth. You will collaborate with teams and lead projects, ensuring data solutions that drive impact. Key qualifications include strong SQL skills, AWS expertise, and mentoring experience. Join us for a challenging role that offers growth opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong command of relational databases (Postgres).
• Extensive experience building ETL pipelines with Apache Spark.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services like Aurora and S3.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable ETL pipelines for data processing.
• Collaborate closely with Data Science and Product teams.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

SQL performance tuning

Apache Spark

Data Engineering design principles

AWS data services

Technical leadership

Tools

Apache Airflow

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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About Cardo AI

Since 2018, Cardo AI has been empowering banks, trustees, and investors with a platform that optimizes portfolios, streamlines transactions, and unlocks new growth opportunities. With over $40Bn in assets under management, our goal is to expand the Asset-Based Finance (ABF) market beyond $40Tn while fostering a future based on speed, confidence, and innovation. By combining automated workflows, comprehensive data, and AI-driven insights, we turn complexity into opportunity, helping clients stay ahead in an evolving market. Encina, Blackstone, and other top institutions trust Cardo AI to power their private credit strategies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team and support Cardo AI\'s rapid growth.

You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, performant data pipelines and data warehousing solutions. Your work will enable the AI algorithms and data science products that power our platform.

As a Senior Data Engineer at Cardo AI you will

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow
• Optimize SQL queries running on Trino
• Lead large scale data lakehouse and analytics projects with high business impact
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on data engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with Data Science and Product teams to deliver robust data solutions
• Build and maintain automated data workflows and cloud infrastructure on AWS (S3, Glue, EKS)
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability of data systems

Required Skills

• Strong command of relational databases (Postgres) and advanced SQL with query performance tuning experience
• Extensive experience building ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and orchestrating workflows with Apache Airflow
• Deep knowledge of AWS data and compute services: Aurora, Athena, S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, etc.
• Strong understanding of data engineering design principles, data modeling, and pipeline architecture
• Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to other engineers
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of data lake architectures and semi-structured data sources

Why Cardo AI?

Joining Cardo AI is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. Your work will directly shape the company’s direction and the evolution of our cutting-edge products. By joining our team, you\'ll be influencing the efficiency and growth of the Private Credit and Asset-Based Finance markets, empowering our clients and redefining the industry.

At Cardo AI, Excellence is our standard. We are driven by innovation, passion, and the courage to take risks. We invest in our people, offering recognition, mentorship, and career growth opportunities for top performers.

What We Offer

Autonomy & Impact: Take ownership of your work and make data-driven decisions that shape the industry.

Growth & Learning: Enjoy training, mentorship, and the flexibility to evolve within the company.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Enjoy a healthy balance with flexible working options that support your personal and professional life.

Challenging Problems to Solve: Tackle complex, impactful challenges that will sharpen your skills and push your limits.

A Culture of Care: We believe in teamwork, transparency, and a customer-first approach to everything we do.

Benefits & Compensation

Embrace hybrid work and enjoy flexible hours that suit your lifestyle.

Competitive salary plus yearly performance-based bonuses.

Stock Option Plan: Participate in our exclusive program and share in our success.

Fuel Your Success: Fresh fruit, lunch options, and irresistible espresso coffee to keep you energized.

Work Hard, Play Harder: Enjoy regular social events and amazing company retreats each year.

Bring Brilliance: Be rewarded generously for referring talented friends to our team.

Ready to make an impact with Cardo AI? Join us and help shape the future of fintech!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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