Senior Data Engineer

 
Klarrio is a project agency specialized in building data platforms for customers to enable them to analyze and process the data.

We have been working on a wide range of projects in various domains such as Telecom, Smart Cities, Transport & Logistics, Innovative Technology Solution Providers, Public Infrastructure, … Check out some of our past and current projects and customers.

You will be part of the R&D team that delivers data platforms tailored to the needs of the customer in an agile manner. The development of these platforms requires a multidisciplinary team consisting of developers who are not afraid to take initiative and have an eye for quality. We believe in our in-house synergies between team members to create the best possible solution for our customers. Therefore we always work on a project basis and don’t do body shopping.

 
We are looking for Senior Data Engineers!

Are you passionate about cloud, big data, distributed systems and looking for new opportunities in the dynamic world of data engineering? Do you want to join a fast-growing international company with big aspirations?

We, at Klarrio, are looking for senior engineers to take a crucial role in creating reliable production platforms. 

We are looking for technical professionals with a drive for getting things done with a willingness to help others be successful in their job and a knack for always being a step ahead, driven by a focus on continuous personal development, which we actively support from within Klarrio.

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Your challenges and responsibilities:

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments.
• Conduct research and experimentation to prototype new ideas and solutions.
• Drive innovation initiatives within the organization, contributing to product evolution and differentiation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Identify systemic issues and propose long-term solutions.
• Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps and long-term strategies.
• Advocate for the adoption of modern software engineering practices and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and security practices.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Expected to grow others by being responsible for mentoring and building up the team’s culture. For example:
  • Knowledge sharing: write wiki’s, organize knowledge sharing presentations and meetings, …
  • Recruiting activities: assist by performing interviews, attending job fairs, …
  • Team activities: help organize drinks, social activities, bug bashes, …
  • Mentor and help other engineers to grow.
• Be accountable for, and take ownership of the code that’s delivered by the team. Ensure cross-team alignment.
• Conduct thorough code analysis and refactoring to optimize performance and readability.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and key insights to preserve organizational memory.
• Contribute to project planning and estimation. Ensure the team plans in line with the priorities, technical requirements and direction.

Ideally, you possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/systems engineering.
• Programming experience in either Go, Java, Scala, JavaScript, Rust, C, …
• Knowledge of computer networking (TCP/IP, Firewalls, DNS, SSL, …).
• Advanced understanding of Operating System concepts.
• Advanced understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Advanced understanding of database systems (SQL or NoSQL).
• Ensure that others, while integrating, extending or consuming your deliverables, within yours and/or other teams are following the guidelines that are set by your team.
• Be able to work on features and projects where the problem is clear, but the solution is not.
• Effective collaboration with teams outside of development (for example: QA, DevOps, …).
• Effective collaboration and mentoring abilities.
• Leadership in code reviews.
• In-depth knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Ability to design complex software systems and architectures.
• Affinity with, and interest in open source software and development.

Extra assets are:

• Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, Storm,…
• Expertise in designing distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, …
• Affinity with the Agile development methodology and concepts such as CI/CD.
• Experience with data lakes like Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, …
• Expertise in software architecture and design.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability and/or interest in teaching and/or creating courses for future engineers as part of our tutorrio academy program.

We don’t expect you to check all the boxes. An eagerness to learn with practical experience and a “can do”- attitude goes a long way. The team synergies we build will help you share your knowledge and learn from each other.

 
Compensation and benefits:

We offer a compensation package that contains a competitive salary, expense allowance, a phone with unlimited subscription, performance bonuses, health insurance, dental plan, retirement planning, meal- and eco vouchers, additional holidays, and a Mobility Package.

You’ll be supplied with a high-quality laptop, dual-screen setup, and mobile phone. Our offices are located in the center of Antwerp (a 5-minute walk from the central station) and equipped with standing/sitting desks, ergonomic office chairs, and free beverages/refreshments.

You’ll be working in a technologically advanced environment with a broad variety of opportunities to improve your skills (courses, certifications, regular and on-the-job training). And perhaps the most important of all, you’ll be able to do this with a bunch of like-minded individuals while enjoying one of our multiple yearly events.