Kin + Carta

Want to help build a world that works better for everyone? Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy that makes a difference to the billions who now work, play, shop, communicate and share online.

Join a global team of curious and diverse minds in connecting people, data and technology to produce amazing experiences for some of the world’s most influential companies. Become a maker, builder or creator as we explore the possibilities of sustainable digital technology, helping clients to rapidly innovate, modernize their systems, enable their teams, and optimize for continued growth. 

We focus on tech but we’re a proudly inclusive business with trust and human connection at its heart. People, the planet, and profit matter equally to us which is why we’re a certified B Corporation in the United States and Europe. 

The role in a nutshell:

Join our growing team as a Senior Data Engineer. We seek a data engineer who will ensure that the data is accessible, well-structured, and optimized for analysis within a lake house environment, enabling data-driven decision-making, advanced analytics, and machine learning. The role is central to maintaining a balance between the flexibility and scalability of data lakes and the structured query and performance benefits of data warehouses.

What you can expect

• Create and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into a data warehouse or data lake.
• Ensure the data pipelines are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Integrate data from different sources, such as databases, APIs, logs, and external data providers.
• Ensure data quality and consistency during the integration process.
• Design and implement data models, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and data warehouses, to support data analytics and reporting.
• Develop and manage data warehouses or data lakes to store structured and unstructured data.
• Perform data transformation and data cleansing to ensure data is in a usable format for analysis.
• Implement data enrichment and validation processes.
• Implement data security measures and access controls to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor data pipelines and data infrastructure for issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Debug and resolve data-related problems in a timely manner.
• Automate routine data engineering tasks to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.
• Maintain documentation for data pipelines, processes, and data models.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data analysts, software developers, and other cross-functional teams to meet data-related requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's data strategy, aligning data engineering efforts with business goals.

The type of person we’d like to meet:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field 
• 5 years of experience working in Data
• Proficiency in ETL processes and tools
• Familiarity with databases and data warehousing
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Familiarity with data lakes and warehouses
• Understanding of data quality and governance
• Proficiency in managing data pipelines
• Knowledge of data visualization tools
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends
• Written and verbal technical communication skills with an ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Current hands-on implementation experience required.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge in Data Science
• Understanding of Machine Learning 
• Experience in NoSQL Database 
• Familiarity with Real-Time Data Processing 
• Containerization Skills
• Familiarity with DevOps 
• Data Pipeline Monitoring Tools (e.g., Apache Airflow)
• Knowledge in Data Security 
• Expertise in Domain-Specific 
• Data Engineering Certifications
• Big Data Certifications

What we offer

• This is a full-time position that comes with an attractive compensation;
• Premium health insurance that guarantees fast access to contracted health services in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia;
• Vacation Plan;
• Great opportunity for career development;
• Training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses, and certifications;
• Performance Policy that paves the roadmap for personal career development;
• Hybrid working mode;
• Access to e-learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, etc;
• Refreshments at our offices;
• The annual team building that gathers together the offices from Prishtina, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, and Skopje.