Engineering & Technology
Senior
Romania; Bulgaria; Poland

Senior Big Data Engineer (Python + GCP)

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will contribute to building scalable and reliable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging modern Big Data technologies and cloud-native services. You will work with batch and streaming data processing systems, helping organizations transform, manage, and unlock the value of their data. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will participate in the full project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design to implementation and production deployment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for batch and streaming workloads
  • Build and optimize data processing solutions using Python (must), SQL, Java, Apache Spark, and Databricks
  • Create cloud-native data architectures leveraging GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage
  • Implement data transformation, modeling, and analytics engineering practices using dbt and Dataform
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate data requirements into effective technical solutions
  • Support development of modern data platforms and analytics solutions on GCP with GCP native services and/or Databricks
  • Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure data quality, reliability and performance across data processing workflows
  • Support end-to-end project delivery, including PoCs, MVPs, production deployments and platform enhancements

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Big Data or Data Engineering
  • Advanced expertise in Python and SQL (Java nice to have) for large-scale data processing and transformation
  • Hands-on experience developing data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks such as Cloud Dataflow or Apache Beam
  • Proven background building scalable solutions using Databricks and Lakehouse concepts
  • Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Cloud Composer
  • Knowledge of streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka or Google Cloud Pub/Sub
  • Strong knowledge of BigQuery and modern cloud data architectures
  • Experience with data transformation and modeling tools such as dbt and Dataform
  • Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting capabilities, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Upper-intermediate or higher level of English

SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Role Summary

Location

Romania, Bulgaria, Poland

Work type

Remote/Office

Direction

Engineering & Technology

Subdirection

Data & Analytics

Tech level

Senior

Personal recruiter:

Roxana Bumbacea

Personal recruiter

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We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.

You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.

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Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.

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