Team Manager, Data Engineering - Data&AI

Job Description

As part of the Data & AI area, we implement projects based on the practical "data science" and "artificial intelligence" applications of an unprecedented scale in Poland. Data & AI is a group of over 150 experienced BigData engineers organized into over a dozen teams with various specializations. Some of them build dedicated tools for creating and launching BigData processes or implementing ML models for the entire organization. Others work closer to the client and are responsible for the implementation of the search engine, creating recommendations, building a buyer profile or developing an experimental platform. There are also research teams in the area whose aim is to find solutions to non-trivial problems requiring the use of machine learning.

We are looking for a Team Manager who wants to build a data platform and solutions for millions of Allegro customers and will be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines using Snowflake, Python, SQL, and other relevant technologies.

• Oversee a large-scale migration from Snowflake to Google Cloud Platform, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

• Respond to business data requests promptly and efficiently, prioritising tasks as directed by the team leader and product owner.

• Carry out reverse engineering when necessary, especially in instances where documentation may be lacking.

• Ensure that the data solutions are aligned with the company's business requirements and strategic goals.

• Play an active role in decision-making processes regarding the selection and implementation of data frameworks.

We are looking for people who:

• Have proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Snowflake, SQL, Python and other engineering tools

• Can perform reverse engineering and solve complex problems

• Present strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.

• Are detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus

• Know Polish and English languages on at least B2 level

The following are also a plus

• Experience in Spark and/or Keboola

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform 

Additionally, what we offer

• A hybrid work model that you will agree on with your leader and the team. We have well-located offices (with fully equipped kitchens and bicycle parking facilities) and excellent working tools (height-adjustable desks, interactive conference rooms)

• Annual bonus up to 10%  of the annual salary gross (depending on your annual assessment and the company's results)

• A wide selection of fringe benefits in a cafeteria plan – you choose what you like (e.g. medical, sports or lunch packages, insurance, purchase vouchers)

• English classes that we pay for related to the specific nature of your job

• Laptop with m1 processor, 32GB RAM, SSD - a 16” or 14” MacBook Pro or corresponding Dell with Windows (if you don’t like Macs), two monitors and all other gadgets that you should need

• Working in a team you can always count on — we have on board top-class specialists and experts in their areas of expertise

• A high degree of autonomy in terms of organizing your team’s work; we encourage you to develop continuously and try out new things

• Hackathons, team tourism, training budget and an internal educational platform, MindUp (including training courses on work organization, means of communications, motivation to work and various technologies and subject-matter issues)

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Why is it worth working with us?

• You will be part of an end-to-end leading eCommerce business in the Central European region, providing an expansive view of the industry.

• You can gain invaluable experience and deepen your skills through continuous learning and development opportunities.

• You will collaborate with a network of industry experts, enhancing your professional growth and knowledge sharing.

• At Allegro, you will be responsible for processing petabytes of data and billions of events daily

• You will become a participant in one of the largest projects of building a data platform in GCP

• Your development will align with the latest technological trends based on open s