Ciklum is looking for an Expert Data Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As an Expert Data Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. We're seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in stream processing technologies, particularly Apache Flink and Kafka Connect, to join our data engineering team. In this role, you'll design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines that process real-time and batch data, enabling critical business insights and data-driven decision making.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines using Apache Flink for stream and batch processing
Implement and maintain Kafka Connect connectors for seamless data integration
Build and maintain data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Design and optimize BigQuery tables, views, and stored procedures
Collaborate with product managers and analysts to understand data requirements
Ensure data quality, reliability, and proper governance
Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues
Document data flows, transformations, and architecture
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
Strong experience with Apache Flink, including knowledge of the DataStream and Table APIs
Experience with Kafka and Kafka Connect for data integration
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience in Cloud Infrastructure platforms such as AWS, GCP
Solid SQL skills with specific experience in BigQuery SQL dialect
Experience with data modeling and schema design
Proficient in at least one programming language (Java or Python)
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Desirable
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Kafka Infrastructure (i.e. managing and configuring Kafka components)
Experience with other stream processing frameworks (Spark Streaming, Kafka Streams)
Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform services, particularly:
Google Cloud Storage
Dataflow
Pub/Sub
BigQuery
Experience with Apache Airflow
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana
Certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
Personal skills
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
What's in it for you
Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, Mental Health programs, as well as financial and legal consultations
Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just dont miss your regular team stand-up
Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events
About us:
Discover the pros of 20-year global experience! Join one of the largest IT companies in Ukraine, awarded as one of the top 10 employers in Ukraine by Forbes.
Boost your skills and make a difference with cutting-edge projects, skilled colleagues and the latest tech stacks.
Ciklum has been recognised as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine.
We're committed to creating a welcoming environment for veterans and developing processes that meet their needs. We value the skills and unique perspectives military veterans can bring to our business and are willing to support their transition to civilian life.
Be bold, not bored!
Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered together
Interested already?
We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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