Senior Data Engineer - Data Architecture (m/f/d)

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us?

Your Role

• Drive the design and implementation of Statista's next-generation data architecture powering our platform and content ecosystem

• Architect and oversee complex data systems including databases, ETL/ELT pipelines, and scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS)

• Drive technical decisions for hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including database optimization and containerization strategies

• Mentor junior team members and collaborate strategically with Data Operations, Research, and Product teams

• Partner with the Tech division on platform transformation initiatives and lead cross-functional projects that impact business outcomes

• Identify opportunities to modernize our data stack and drive adoption of innovative technologies

Your Skills

• You have successfully completed studies in the fields of computer science, data science, or a related field with several years of experience in data architecture and engineering roles

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL, with deep experience in modern data stack tools (Polars, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Airflow, FastAPI)

• Strong background in cloud architectures (AWS), containerization (Docker), CI/CD practices, and hybrid infrastructure management

• Proven track record of evaluating, adopting, and implementing cutting-edge technologies and driving organizational change

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex projects, mentor team members, and take full ownership of technical solutions from conception to delivery

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, influence technical decisions, and drive alignment across teams

• Experience identifying systemic inefficiencies, designing process improvements, and implementing solutions that scale across organizations

• Bonus: Experience with AI/ML implementation, modern visualization tools (Streamlit, Dash), and enterprise-scale data transformations.

What we offer

In addition to our great team, culture, and our shared goal of empowering people with data, there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:

• Work from abroad 10 days a year (up to 30 if your family lives abroad)

• Hybrid work and flex-time

• International team and social events

• Career & training opportunities

• Attractive locations and modern offices

• Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.