Senior Data Engineer (AWS)

About the Position

At Grape Up, we transform businesses by unlocking the potential of AI and data through innovative software solutions. We partner with industry leaders, from the automotive and manufacturing industries, to build sophisticated Data & Analytics platforms that transform how organizations manage and leverage their data assets. As an AWS Partner, we frequently deliver solutions built on the AWS ecosystem, though our data engineers work across cloud platforms as project needs require. Our solutions provide comprehensive capabilities spanning data storage, management, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI, enabling enterprises to accelerate innovation and make data-driven decisions.

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer (AWS) to join our team in Białystok, Kraków, Wrocław, or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable architecture capable of handling the high volume of Automotive and IoT data (e.g. telemetry, sensor, and simulation data)
• Build a flexible data preprocessing pipelines that are extensible and that can be integrated into customer’s existing platform
• Optimize and enhance system setup and improve data structures following industry best practices
• Collaborate effectively with data engineering team members while partnering closely with analytics and data science teams to meet user needs
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand data requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, AI, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering and Big Data, building production-grade data platforms and pipelines
• Strong experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), including performance optimization, and large-scale data processing
• Proven experience with AWS data engineering stack (e.g., S3, Glue, Athena Amazon EMR)
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformations and analytics workloads
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with data pipeline orchestration
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Fluency in English and Polish, both written and spoken

Nice to Have

• Databricks experience (Unity Catalog, Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture)
• Data Engineer certificate (AWS or Databricks)
• Experience processing high-volume Automotive or IoT data (e.g., telemetry, sensor, or event-based data)
• Experience with streaming tools like Kafka, Kinesis or similar
• Openness to (short, occasional) Business Trips, both domestic and foreign

We Offer

• Competitive salary: 24 000 - 32 000 PLN net (B2B)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Knowledge platforms
• Equipment
• Integration activities
• Lunch & Learn sessions
• In-house Tech Up events
• Language lessons
• Conferences & training
• Development plan
• Feedback sessions
• Business travel opportunities

About the Company

Grape Up is a company that specializes in transforming businesses through AI and data. We work with industry leaders to build advanced Data & Analytics platforms, providing comprehensive capabilities in data storage, management, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI.

Application Process

1. Application: Send us your CV through the application form.
2. HR & technical interview: Let’s talk about your experience and expectations.
3. Meeting with the Manager: Learn more about the project you could be involved in.
4. Offer: We’re excited to welcome you onboard! Let’s discuss the details.
5. Feedback: If you’re not lucky this time, we’ll tell you what you can improve to join us in the future.