Senior Data Engineer

About Gapstars

Gapstars is a Netherlands-based software development services provider that builds remote, agile teams in Sri Lanka and Portugal for innovative tech companies. Today, we are home to 220+ TechStars and innovative minds, turning scalable software into performance products that shape the future. Our partners are highly ambitious tech companies that are looking to conquer their respective markets.

The Role

The role of our Senior Data Engineer is to ensure that Gapstars can effectively collect, manage, and use data to make informed decisions and drive business success. This means that you will translate our data-driven vision into our AI-driven SaaS customer portal and will be a driving force behind building our very own AI Data center of excellence.

Job responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines from SaaS systems into BigQuery

• Develop and implement data models and ETL processes using Python/ Apache Beam

• Handling data transformation using dbt tool

• Develop and maintain code repositories using GitHub

• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data solutions

• Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards using Google Data Studio

• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure data consistency and accuracy

• Actively contribute to the development of data-driven solutions using AI technology

• Participate in the interviewing process for other data engineering specialists

• Capable to help our clients migrate from legacy systems to modern data systems

• Staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in data management and analysis.

Outcomes

• You will replace internal decentralized reporting and insights into centralized Business Insights & Intelligence

• You will connect and create insights from different sources into one overview

• You will co-create with our customers our very own Gapstars Customer Portal

• You will become a key player in the growing Gapstars Data Team

Living the Gapstars Core Values

Passion for Growth

• Create global career opportunities in software engineering

• Drive innovation by giving people autonomy and responsibility

• Create global tech hubs to help tech ventures to grow faster

Making an Impact

• Create Kick-ass software to make a positive impact to end-users

• Provide fast and easy support in building a dedicated remote team

• Giving back to the community by helping underserved children

Celebrate as on Global Family

• Ensure a positive and supportive environment with the family spirit

• Create a sense of unity with an appreciation for different cultures

• Provide dedicated client support by leveraging our family spirit

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, or a related field

• Strong programming skills in Python & SQL knowledge

• Affinity with AI tools and ChatGPT

• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing solutions (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake)

• Experience with ETL processes using Apache Beam/ Google Dataflow and dbt tool

• Understanding of docker and GCP (or AWS)

• Basic understanding of GitHub

• Experience in data modeling and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Google Data Studio, Tableau, Power BI)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment