Senior Data Engineer - French speaking

Senior Data Engineer – French speaking (m/f/*)

Our Engineering community is growing, and we’re now looking for a Senior Data Engineer – French speaking (m/f/*) to join our team in Germany, supporting our global growth. As a Senior Data Engineer you design and optimize data processing algorithms together with a cross‑functional, talented team. You are familiar with the Apache open‑source suite of technologies and wish to contribute to advancing data engineering.

• Flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid arrangements (candidates must be located in Germany)
• A chance to accelerate your career and work with outstanding colleagues in a supportive learning community across 3 continents
• Contribute your ideas to unique projects and make an impact by turning them into reality
• Balance your work and personal life through our workflow organization and decide whether you work at home, in the office, or in a hybrid setup
• Annual performance review and regular feedback cycles, generating distinct value by connecting colleagues through networks rather than hierarchies
• Individual development plan and professional development opportunities
• Educational resources such as paid certifications and unlimited access to Udemy Business, etc.
• Local, virtual, and global team events, where UT colleagues become acquainted with one another

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks Lakehouse Platform, with a focus on Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Lead the development of batch and streaming data workflows that power analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence use cases.
• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into robust, production‑grade solutions.
• Optimize performance and cost‑efficiency of Databricks clusters and jobs, leveraging tools like Photon, Auto Loader, and Job Workflows.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, governance, and security within the Databricks environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the evolution of the team's Databricks expertise.

• Deep hands‑on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP – including Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops).
• Solid understanding of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance tuning in cloud‑native environments.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform).
• A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for building scalable, reliable data systems.
• Professional German, French and English communication skills (C1‑level, written and spoken).

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Ultra Tendency is an international premier Data Engineering consultancy for Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT and Microservices. We design, build, and operate large‑scale data‑driven applications for major enterprises such as the European Central Bank, HUK‑Coburg, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest car manufacturer. Founded in Germany in 2010, UT has developed a reliable client base and now runs 8 branches in 7 countries across 3 continents.

We do more than just leverage tech – we build it. At Ultra Tendency we contribute source code to +20 open‑source projects, including Ansible, Terraform, NiFi, and Kafka. Our impact on tech and business is visible. Enterprises seek out Ultra Tendency because we solve the problems others cannot.

We love the challenge: together, we tackle diverse and unique projects you will find nowhere else. In our knowledge community, you will be part of a supportive network, not a hierarchy. Constant learning and feedback are our drivers for stable development. With us you can develop your individual career through work‑life balance.

We evaluate your application based on your skills and corresponding business requirements. Ultra Tendency welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, national or social origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting