Real-Time Data Engineer (f/m/d) - Maternity Leave Cover

Our Real-Time Data Engineering team needs an experienced data engineer for a short-term position to cover maternity leave. Most importantly we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in the Cloudera stack but we would also consider a candidate with strong Databricks experience.

• Develop some real-time data pipelines using Cloudera tools such as NiFi, Kafka, Spark, Kudu, and Impala
• Contribute to continuous improvements in infrastructure, automation, observability, and deployment practices
• Document as needed and share knowledge with other team members
• Contribute to migration of some data pipelines into Databricks

• Experience developing data pipelines with the Cloudera stack is essential
• Some experience developing data pipelines in Databricks a plus
• Proven expertise in real-time data technologies such as Kafka and Spark Structured
• Streaming, plus solid SQL skills (including query tuning and optimization)
• Proficiency in Python or Scala for large-scale data engineering tasks
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for data engineering (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) is an advantage
• Knowledge of data governance, schema evolution, and GDPR/data privacy in pipelines is beneficial
• Understanding of observability tools for data pipelines (logging, alerting, metrics) adds value
• Experience in online gaming, entertainment, or e-commerce industries is a nice bonus
• Fluent English (spoken and written) with excellent communication skills (clear, concise, and audience-aware)

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, inspired, and balanced. By supporting our employees, we create an environment where everyone thrives and reaches their full potential. That’s why we provide:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model that fit your lifestyle, backed by a strong culture of work-life balance
• A dedicated training budget to explore new skills, deepen your expertise, and shape your career journey
• A welcoming office atmosphere at our Vienna HQ with daily fresh fruit, a wide range of teas, fair-trade coffee, and meals at our company-subsidized restaurant
• Subsidized public transportation, plus access to pool e-bikes and e-cars — for both business and personal use
• Plenty of ways to stay active and connected, from our on-site fitness room and MyClubs app points to regular sports and company events
• Attractive local employee discounts and healthcare benefits that make everyday life a little easier
• We are proud to offer a competitive base salary range of 65.000 - 70.000 EUR gross/year (paid in 14 salaries), thoughtfully designed to align with industry standards, taking into consideration the candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience