Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Requirements Engineering: Technical recording and analysis of complex customer requirements and their translation into scalable data architectures.
• Architecture & Development: Conception and implementation of modern database structures, data models, as well as highly available data pipelines and backend applications.
• Pipeline Operations: Automation and orchestration of workflows (CI/CD) to ensure maximum data quality and system stability in production operation.
• Data Integration: Connection, transformation, and cleaning of heterogeneous data sources -- from REST APIs and flat files to complex relational and NoSQL database systems.
• Agile Engineering: Active shaping of the development cycle in close coordination with customers and team colleagues using agile methods (prototyping, MVP development, sprints).

Your Profile

• Academic Foundation: Successfully completed studies in a STEM field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering) or a comparable qualification with a strong technical focus.
• Practical Experience: You bring at least 2 years of solid professional experience in the active implementation of Data Engineering use cases.
• Core Skills: In-depth knowledge in database modeling as well as in the conception and implementation of ETL/ELT pipelines and modern Data Warehouse/Lake structures.
• Programming: You master SQL at an expert level and are proficient in at least one other programming language -- ideally Python.
• Tech-Stack & Cloud: You already have experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake and feel at home in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of Big Data frameworks (e.g., Spark) is a big plus.
• Agile Engineering: You are familiar with agile working methods (Scrum, Kanban) and know how to implement technical requirements in iterative sprints.
• Your Personality: You work in a highly analytical and structured manner. Your work is characterized by reliability, self-responsibility, and the aspiration for "Clean Code".

Why Us?

Do you burn for highly efficient pipelines and scalable infrastructures? With us, you actively shape digital transformation by automating processes and realizing high-performance architectures for our customers. Use our partnerships with industry leaders such as Databricks and AWS to take data flows to the next level.

ruhrdot GmbH is a dynamic, up-and-coming Data & Analytics as well as ERP consultancy. Our mission is to get the most out of our customers' data and systems. As a Databricks, AWS, and Azure partner, we are at the forefront of technological possibilities. Our projects focus on Data Engineering, Data Strategy Development, as well as Science & AI. With our solutions, we build the technical foundation for high-performance IT landscapes and digitize, automate, and optimize our customers' processes.

What we offer as an employer:

• We are a diverse, international, dedicated, and dynamic team that promotes collaboration and personal responsibility with passion.
• We work with exciting customers ranging from startups to DAX-listed corporations, either remotely or on-site in our modern office in the Ruhr area in Essen-Rüttenscheid.
• Varied tasks and challenges offer you the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
• An open and friendly working environment awaits you, where you can feel comfortable and unfold your potential.
• Scope for design and exchange are particularly important to us – you can let your creativity run wild with ideas and solutions.
• Transparent communication is important to us – we share information through regular team meetings and provide feedback.
• We celebrate our successes together (not just work-related) and create a positive and motivating team spirit.
• Working with the latest technologies and innovative tools in a secure job in a future-oriented industry with attractive remuneration.
• Modern office with high-quality equipment for a comfortable working day and additional top equipment, such as premium notebooks and smartphones (depending on the position).
• Flexible work-life balance through home office options.
• Financial support for further training and personal development.
• Attractive benefits such as non-cash benefits, team events, company pension scheme, discounts, and much more...

About Us

Processes, Data & Programming -- these are our core competencies.

We at ruhrdot. are a dynamically growing consulting company. Our core business is the implementation and adaptation of ERP systems, the development of add-ons and interfaces, as well as data analytics and business intelligence.

Our employees have been working as IT consultants for many years and therefore have the necessary know-how for successful projects. Our developers and specialists are also able to implement individual customer requirements quickly and competently at any time in order to offer the best possible solution. We ensure that we do not make empty promises and do not sell solutions that we do not stand behind 100 percent.

We love data and we know how important it is for a company's success to link this data.

ruhrdot. is a smart consultancy on a major growth path. All of our employees are directly and actively involved in our customer projects and are thus an important part of our company's success. The wide range of different customers - from traditional medium-sized companies to large corporations, start-ups and unicorns - makes our daily work exciting and varied. Our goal is always to fully satisfy our customers. We are convinced that we can best achieve this goal by always keeping the greatest possible added value for our customers in mind in our projects.

Our vision: Optimized business processes through modern IT.

Our mission: We support companies in efficiently managing and using their data by offering them modern and scalable solutions in the field of ERP and data analytics.

++The Team++

The founders: ruhrdot stands for honesty, experience and professionalism. The founders are all graduates in business informatics and business mathematics, IT consultants and professionals in data analytics and business processes. The idea of founding their own consulting company that thinks and implements IT and consulting differently arose from their practical experience in IT consulting.

Our minds: Behind the successful IT projects of ruhrdot. is a team that could hardly be more diverse: we have creative minds, data-driven thinkers, process-oriented doers, IT enthusiasts, people & culture enthusiasts, but also critical thinkers and team players who think for themselves. Our team is divided into the areas of ERP, data analytics, development, back office and internal HR. We always put together a suitable team for our successful projects, based on need, that is passionate about what it does and highly committed.

Benefits: Pension Plan, Team Events Salary: EUR (Min/Max not specified) Remote Model: Hybrid Country Code: de