Principal Data Engineer (Data Architect)

GFT Technologies SE

Łódź

Hybrid

PLN 251,000 - 385,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Unlimited vacation

Company car

Benefit package tailored to your needs

Online trainings and certifications

Access to e-learning platform

Work From Anywhere (up to 140 days/yr)

Job summary

GFT Poland is seeking an experienced Data Lead/Data Architect in Poland to design and deliver modern data solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will lead architectural decisions, build scalable data processing frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders to drive data quality and analytics. Hybrid work model with several Polish locations.

The role requires 8+ years in data leadership, strong GCP, BigQuery, SQL and Python skills, and experience shaping data architecture and analytics solutions.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience as Data Lead or Data Architect
Strong experience with GCP Data Engineering stack is a must
Excellent SQL and Python skills
Very good knowledge of BigQuery
Experience in data architecture and data quality management

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize ETL pipelines
Develop and optimize BigQuery datasets
Design and implement data processing logic and reusable templates
Collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams
Translate requirements into architectural decisions
Drive data architecture standards and best practices
Support data quality, metadata management, analytics and reporting initiatives

Skills

SQL

Python

GCP

BigQuery

Data Architecture

Data Quality

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

ETL Tools

Job description

Location: Łódź, PL, 90-118 Kraków, PL, 30-302 Poznań, WP, PL, 61-569 Warszawa, PL, 00-839

Working place: Hybrid

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 22500 – 34500 PLN gross

What will you do?

Join a data transformation initiative focused on designing and delivering modern data solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will lead architectural decisions, build scalable data processing frameworks, optimize data platforms, and work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to drive data quality, analytics, and reporting capabilities.

Develop and optimize ETL pipelines
Develop and optimize BigQuery datasets
Design and implement data processing logic and reusable templates
Closely collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams
Review and refine requirements and translate them into architectural decisions
Drive data architecture standards and best practices
Support data quality, metadata management, analytics, and reporting initiatives
At least 8 years of commercial experience as a Data Lead or Data Architect
Strong experience with the GCP Data Engineering stack is a must
Strong SQL and Python skills
Very good knowledge of BigQuery
Experience in data architecture
Experience in data quality management
Experience in metadata management
Experience in analytics and reporting solutions
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams

Nice to have

Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Apache Superset
Experience with migration projects
Experience working with legacy databases

We offer

Hybrid work in one of our locations: Lodz, Poznan, Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw (2 office days per week)
Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
Unlimited vacation
Company car
Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
Online training and certifications
Access to e-learning platform
Work From Anywhere (up to 140 days/year abroad)
Social events

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?