Senior Data Engineer

Imagine working with a world-class engineering team, building high-impact digital products that'll revolutionalize the consumer finance industry in Egypt... b_labs is the innovation arm of B.TECH, a cornerstone of the Egyptian retail industry. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to be part of the foundation team at our Fintech squad who will play a pivotal role in building Egypt’s leading consumer finance product. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will shape the technical vision of the digital product and build distributed transactional systems. Working alongside peers in design and product, you will bring to life a world-class consumer finance product, driving innovation and creating game-changing experiences for our customers. If you are passionate about building breakthrough digital products, and if you thrive in a diverse and inclusive team, b_labs is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at the forefront of digital retail in Egypt and help shape the future of our industry, one breakthrough at a time. **Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data pipelines using Python, SQL, and big data technologies such as Spark and Kafka - Optimize data pipelines for scalability, performance, and reliability in a distributed environment - Develop and implement data storage and retrieval solutions using both relational and NoSQL databases - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data integration and management - Continuously learn and stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies particularly and share your knowledge with the team - Be part of the foundation team at our fintech squad and play a pivotal role in building Egypt's leading consumer finance product - Lead by example and actively promote a safe, collaborative, diverse, and agile company culture, inspiring others to embrace our values **Requirements**: - 5+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines, with expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, and database design - Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases - Familiarity with data integration and ETL tools, as well as big data technologies such as Spark and Kafka - Experience with cloud-based data solutions (AWS preferred) and ability to build and optimize data pipelines in a distributed environment - Expertise in creating and executing data engineering strategies in line with business objectives and best practices in the industry - Proven ability to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure, and performant data infrastructures - Collaborative and agile mindset with strong teamwork skills - Willingness to continuously learn and improve skills and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends **Benefits** Office environment: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams. Education budget: We believe the learning journey never ends, therefore you will be entitled to an annual education budget to take part in trainings, courses or onsite conferences of your choice. Flexibility: You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office. However, if you want to join your teammates onsite, we will subsidize the costs for lunch to foster the b_labs office community Mobility package: When you are joining the b_labs office, we will subsidize your mobility expenses for public transport. Equipment: From "Day 1" you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.