Senior Data Platform Engineer (m/w/d)
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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Data Platform Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Stuttgart, DE | Konstanz, DE | St. Georgen, DE | Karlsruhe, DE | Bonn, DE
Work Type: Hybrid
GFT Technologies is a responsible, AI-centric global company in the field of digital transformation. We design advanced solutions for data and AI transformation, modernize technology infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leading banks, insurance companies, industrial, and robotics companies. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential.
Let’s Go Beyond!
In the Center of Excellence Data, we shape the data foundation for the AI transformation of our clients. You will take on a leading role in transformation projects – with a focus on regulated industries, particularly financial services. You will combine strategic governance design with operational implementation, ensuring that data platforms are not only powerful but also regulatory compliant, auditable, and AI-ready.
We are committed to evolving together with you to become even better! Our motivated team looks forward to you and your experience as a Senior Data Platform Engineer (m/w/d)!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable data platforms in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Develop modern ELT/ETL and streaming pipelines for batch and near-real-time processing.
- Implement Lakehouse architectures using open storage and table formats.
- Model data structures according to Data Vault 2.0 or Kimball – depending on the technical and architectural context.
- Build consumable data products for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases.
- Prepare data for machine learning use cases (including feature engineering logic) without training ML models.
- Ensure data quality, performance, and cost optimization in the cloud.
- Implement orchestration, automation, and CI/CD processes for stable, production-ready platforms.
- Work closely with data architects, governance teams, and data scientists.
- Take technical responsibility within specific implementation projects.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of experience in building modern data platforms.
- Solid knowledge of at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Excellent SQL skills and experience with Python (or similar).
- Experience with streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub, Kinesis, or similar).
- Practical experience in data modeling according to Data Vault 2.0 and/or Kimball.
- Understanding of modern Lakehouse architectures and open storage formats.
- Experience in orchestrating and automating data pipelines.
- Expertise in performance and cost optimization in cloud environments.
- Experience in collaborating with analytics and data science teams.
- Fluent in German and English.
We Offer
- Flexible Working Hours: To optimally balance family and work, you can shape your workday according to your individual needs. Benefit from individual models, workations, and sabbaticals.
- Home Office: Whether from the office or another location – mobile work is part of our everyday life.
- Mindset: Open Door, Team Spirit, and flat hierarchies are not just buzzwords at #teamGFT, but lived practices.
- 12,000 Talents Worldwide: Benefit from the global exchange with experts from over 20 countries in your field.
- Training & Certifications: Participate in training, conferences, and certifications. We cater to your individual needs.
- Location-Specific Extras: Benefit from additional perks such as Job Rad, Company Pension Scheme, and much more.
- Latest Technologies: By working with internationally leading corporations and interdisciplinary teams, we stay at the pulse of time and constantly engage with the latest methods and technologies.
Diversity makes us stronger. That's why we create a working environment at GFT where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. What matters to us is your personality, your talents, and your ideas – regardless of gender, origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual identity.
As a partner for IT consulting and software development, we specialize in the digital transformation of our clients in the finance, insurance, and industrial sectors. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions with the latest technologies.
Why Choose GFT?
- Because you believe in a digital world where the intelligent use of IT leads to success.
- Because you want to shape this world sustainably with us.
- Because our decades of experience and our global network offer you an ideal framework for personal development.
- Because we live a culture of diversity where our employees feel valued and respected.
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