Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d)

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector. At BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, we are proud to play a part in the solar energy revolution, with our global supplier relations, we supply installers with high-quality solar components and offer a level of customer service that is unrivaled within the solar wholesale industry. Our global and local expertise means we understand the breadth of challenges that solar installers face. About the role: As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and architectures to support data-driven decision-making. You will be responsible for the development of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and accessibility across the entities. This role requires a deep understanding of data engineering principles, cloud platforms, and data warehousing solutions

• You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to process large volumes of data efficiently
• You will be responsible for optimizing our current data architectures to support data integration, storage and retrieval
• Manage Azure-based infrastructure to support data engineering needs and optimize cloud resources for cost and performance
• Design, develop, and maintain ‘Infrastructure as Code’ scripts using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform etc.
• Work closely with data analysts and other business stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide data solutions
• Implementing data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data will be part of your responsibilities
• Implement monitoring solutions to track the health and performance of cloud infrastructure and data pipelines
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards through automated checks and policies
• You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of data engineering processes, architectures and workflows is also part of your responsibilities

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data engineering or a related field
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on data warehousing, ETL processes, and related fields
• You have a high technical and digital affinity, and have good experience in SQL, Python, ETL tools, cloud platforms (Azure) and data warehousing solutions
• You have strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You are a team player who works enthusiastic about your work, open-minded and responsible
• You are fluent in English. German is a plus

• We care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you – no one is left out in the cold with us
• Our kununu score of 4.5 reflects our appreciative and friendly corporate culture
• Further training opportunities via internal and external training courses
• Flexible working hours, mobile working and modern workplace equipment
• Discounted online shopping
• Last but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greener

Do you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.