Data Engineer (OPSD, OPS DDT)

Lufthansa Systems Poland; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 89,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career path

Private medical care

Life insurance

Parking

Multisport card

Training opportunities

Modern Oliwa office

Job summary

Lufthansa Systems Poland is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a cross-functional team delivering OPS Data Delivery Platform. You will design, build and maintain data pipelines and data products for enterprise-scale analytics across the Lufthansa Group.

You will work with Azure Databricks, PySpark and cloud-native services in a hybrid model with two days in Gdańsk, collaborating with international engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on data engineering experience with Python and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and data pipelines.
• Familiar with CI/CD and API development practices.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines, data products and data streaming.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, integration and delivery processes.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrations for data exchange and consumption.
• Gather, clarify and refine technical and business requirements.
• Analyze complex data scenarios and implement solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with data providers, business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD, deployment automation and continuous improvement of existing solutions.
• Support production environments and resolve technical issues, with operational support accounting for approximately 10–15% of your time.
• Work in an Agile international environment, using Jira.

Skills

Python

Azure

GCP

PySpark

Data pipelines

CI/CD

Linux

Windows

APIs

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Unity Catalog

Databricks

PySpark

BigQuery

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support two strategic data-driven initiatives within the Lufthansa Group ecosystem. If you enjoy working with large-scale data platforms, modern cloud technologies, and solving real business challenges, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to systems that support critical operational decision

Operations Decision Support Suite (OPSD)

OPSD is a holistic platform designed to support operational controllers in managing complex aviation environments and making proactive, data-driven decisions.The solution integrates data from multiple operational domains, including:

• Airports
• Air Traffic Control
• Weather services
• Aircraft operations
• Crew management

The platform helps transform operational steering from reactive actions into proactive, data-driven decision-making.

OPS Data Delivery Team (OPS DDT)

OPS DDT is responsible for an enterprise data warehouse environment that collects, processes and delivers data across the Lufthansa Group, covering the following areas: Lufthansa Group fleet, aircraft maintenance, flight operations, passenger transportation, baggage transportation

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic aviation and operational optimization solutions.
• Build enterprise-scale data products used across Lufthansa Group.
• Utilize modern technologies including Azure Databricks, PySpark, and cloud-native services.
• Collaborate with experienced international engineering teams.
• Influence critical business decisions through data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to projects with direct operational impact.

If you are passionate about Data Engineering, cloud technologies, and transforming data into business value, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Lufthansa Systems Poland is acclaimed and widely recognized provider of superior services and IT solutions for the aeronautical, logistic and financial industries. As a part of the Lufthansa Group we implement technological solutions and dedicated services.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines, data products and data streaming.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, integration and delivery processes.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrations for data exchange and consumption.
• Gather, clarify and refine technical and business requirements.
• Analyze complex data scenarios and implement solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with data providers, business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD, deployment automation and continuous improvement of existing solutions.
• Support production environments and resolve technical issues, with operational support accounting for approximately 10–15% of your time.
• Work in an Agile international environment, using tools such as Jira.

Who are you?

Your profile:

• Has solid experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands-on skills in Python and Azure or GCP.
• Has experience with Azure Data Factory, Unity Catalog, Databricks, PySpark and building scalable data pipelines.
• Has a good understanding of data ingestion, transformation, storage, delivery and integration across different systems.
• Has experience with API development, preferably using Python, and working with data exchange services.
• Is familiar with CI/CD, version control and automated deployments.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can effectively collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Is comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments and in an international Agile team.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written (B2/C1).
• Readiness to work in a hybrid model - 2 days in the office in Gdańsk.

What do we welcome?

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, Pub/Sub and Cloud Storage.
• Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Grafana for monitoring and observability.
• Terraform and basic understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.

What do we offer?

• An international working environment, atmosphere that stimulates development.
• Individual career path.
• Salary in the range of:
  • Senior position 10 000 - 21 000 zł gross (contract of employment)
  • Regular position 8 000 - 16 000 zł gross (contract of employment)
• Flexible working time and place adjusted to employee’s needs. Possibility of starting your workday between 07:00 and 11:00.
• Support for your passion for sports within the local activity group and co-financing Multisport cards.
• Private medical care for employees and their family members.
• Life insurance.
• Parking space for employees.
• Holiday funds.
• Sharing the costs of holidays for kids.
• Sharing the commuting costs.
• Training opportunities and real growth paths.
• Modern office in Oliwa – great location and comfortable workspace.
• Atmosphere – small teams, high independence, real impact on the project.