Senior Cloud Engineer Data Processing Platform (f|m|d)

At idealo, data guides every decision. To support this, we aim to offer a compliant, scalable, and cost-efficient data platform within the AWS ecosystem – enabling insights and establishing company-wide standards. 

The position is advertised as full-time or part-time. This role is based in Berlin. Remote work is possible, but regular on-site presence is required to collaborate closely with your team. 

About your new role 

• Together with your team of 5 experienced Cloud and Data Engineers, you design and implement the new data processing platform that will standardize the processing of all data products at idealo. 

• You take joint end-to-end responsibility for the design, development, and operation of data platform components that ensure reliable and scalable data processing. 

• Help us build and shape data into a strategic asset. As part of our supporting functions, we deliver the right tools for the Data Engineers and Analysts to ensure the freshness of business KPIs and actionable insights that drive core activities and create significant business impact. 

• Data correctness is a top priority of idealo, and we are a big part of it – we enable technically and operationally new ways to ensure the quality of data until it reaches the end customer. 

• Act like an owner and execute the whole software engineering workflow. 

• Be an advocate for the data platform inside and outside your team. 

Skills & Requirements 

• Completed studies in computer science, STEM, or a comparable field. 

• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in cloud engineering, data engineering, or software development (this is not an entry-level position). 

• Solid programming experience in a modern language (e.g., Python, Java, Typescript). 

• In-depth knowledge of cloud providers AWS, GCP, or Azure. 

• Hands-on experience with IaC frameworks (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, AWS CloudFormation). 

• Experience with Apache Spark, SQL, relational databases, or comparable technologies. 

• A customer-centric mindset: you focus on impact and value for internal stakeholders, care about their needs, feedback, and success—and reflect this in the solutions you build. 

At idealo you can expect

• You need vacation? We offer you 30 days of vacation. Not enough? You can "buy" an additional 15 days every year by converting your salary and it's seen as a positive thing.

• You want to further your education? We take your personal development goals seriously and, in addition to our idealo Learning Hub, eLearning offerings (e.g., Udemy), coaching & mediation, we also offer you the opportunity to benefit individually from additional learning and development budget.

• And what about the office? Our office in the heart of Berlin offers free organic breakfast, excellent free lunch (vegan and vegetarian), as well as free coffee, lemonades and after-work beer, in addition to the "standard foosball". It also has a fabulous rooftop terrace with view of the whole of berlin where you can network with colleagues from our group of companies.

• In need of additional support in any areas of your life? We offer free counseling and support in all areas of life (professional, private, family, health, etc.) in cooperation with the pme-Familienservice.

• You want full flexibility on your way to work and beyond? No problem with a job bike or Deutschlandticket - and it's environmentally friendly, too!

• Want to keep yourself fit? We offer many different fitness and sports options, such as an Urban Sports or Gympass membership, to suit your personal needs.

• And what else is there? Of course, success must be celebrated! In addition to team events, you can also expect big company events and other moments of organized connection with others in the company and your team throughout the year!
  

About idealo

idealo is a Berlin success story: in 2000 we started out with the mission of helping consumers make the best purchasing decisions. Today, with ~2.5 million visits per day, ~50,000 shops, and more than ~500 million product offers, we are one of the most popular German e-commerce websites and one of the leading European shopping and comparison platforms. We are active as a price comparison platform in six countries (Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and Spain).
We are located in the heart of Berlin and offer a unique idealo spirit. Your ideas are the driving force that moves our business forward. Not only our product portfolio is diverse, but also the people who work on it. We want you just as you are! Origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or a degree of disability are irrelevant.
If you are passionate about improving the world of online shopping alongside ~1000 idealos from ~60 nations, apply with us today.

Information for applicants with severe disabilities: As an applicant with a severe disability, you can get advice from our Representative Body for Severely Disabled People (SBV) during the application process. Please inform us regarding this topic.

For the inclusion of people with disabilities, our office is accessible without steps. When you start with us, we will see what else is needed!

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