Senior Data Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team.

We will be happy to welcome you onboard in our team working remotely.

Dare to have a mission:

 Build Scalable Data Architectures

• Design and implement robust data systems that support real-time decision-making for high-volume applications.
• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance Azure-based data platforms.
• Ensure data systems are reliable, secure, and future-proof for evolving business needs.

Lead Data Optimization and Reliability Initiatives

• Optimize complex queries and data processes to improve performance and reduce latency.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and availability across multiple pipelines and systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data issues, implementing proactive solutions to avoid service disruptions.

Drive Cloud Migrations and Modernization

• Lead the migration of legacy on-premise systems to modern, cloud-native Azure or Microsoft Fabric architectures.
• Ensure seamless transitions with minimal downtime and high data fidelity.

Develop Advanced ELT Pipelines

• Build and maintain real-time ELT data pipelines to support business intelligence and analytics needs.
• Implement data flows that enable immediate data accessibility and eliminate traditional batch processing bottlenecks.

Translate Business Requirements into Technical Solutions

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and leadership to understand strategic goals.
• Design scalable tabular data models (DAX/AAS) aligned with business KPIs and growth targets.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring outcomes are measurable and impactful.

The Tools in Your Backpack:

1. Azure Data Services

• Azure Data Factory (ADF) – Pipeline development, data flows, triggers, monitoring
• Azure Analysis Services (AAS) / SSAS – Tabular models, DAX, partitioning, RLS
• Microsoft Fabric – Lakehouses, Data Warehouses, Notebooks (Spark/Python), OneLake
• Azure Synapse Analytics (Optional) – SQL Pools (dedicated/serverless), Spark Pools, Synapse Pipelines
• Azure Databricks (Optional) – Delta Lake, Spark optimization, ML integration

2. SQL & Data Warehousing

• SQL Server & T-SQL – Query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, CDC
• Data Warehouse Design – Star/snowflake schemas, SCDs, fact/dimension tables
• ETL/ELT Development – SSIS, ADF mappings, incremental loading strategies

3. BI & Reporting

• Power BI – DAX, Power Query, dataset optimization
• SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) – Paginated reports, subscriptions (optional but preferred)

4. Notebooks & Advanced Data Processing (Secondary Focus)

• Python/Scala in Notebooks – PySpark, Pandas, data transformations
• Spark & Delta Lake – Data processing, schema enforcement, performance tuning

5. DevOps & Data Governance

• CI/CD Pipelines – Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ARM/Bicep templates
• Data Security – Row-level security (RLS), encryption, Azure Purview (metadata)
• Version Control – Git (Azure Repos, GitHub)

6. Optional (Nice-to-Have)

• Azure Machine Learning – Basic MLOps integration
• Power Automate/Logic Apps – Workflow automation

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Ability to debug complex data pipelines and optimize performance.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Translating technical details for business teams and gathering clear requirements.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Working with BI analysts, data scientists, and DevOps teams.
• Time Management & Prioritization – Handling multiple pipelines, projects, and deadlines efficiently.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and proper error handling.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning – Keeping up with Azure/Fabric updates and new data engineering trends.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Writing clear technical docs, data lineage, and best practices.

Our Recipe for a Great Life in Bulgaria:

• The opportunity to participate in our new nomadic economy, instead of watching it happen from the side-lines
• A personalized career development program
• An environment where your opinion matters, and you manage your own work-life balance
• International and dynamic workplace
• Onsite access to co-working spaces, meeting rooms, an event rooftop, communal kitchens, sports, and leisure areas & parking
• Competitive remuneration and social welfare package (such as 25 days annual paid leave, private health insurance, and various community benefits and events)
• Low cost of living in parallel with low personal income tax, growing your purchasing power to wine, dine and travel & work abroad & remote!

= TOTAL(LY): amazing life & work with WorkNomads

About the Docking Station:

WorkNomads is a global employer for digital nomads, empowering people to live life their way, offering flexible co-living and remote and project-based jobs.

Interest Peaked? Join Us!

We celebrate the right of every human to be themselves and provide opportunities for global talent to shine. Diversity, social equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We create an environment where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure. We’re breaking down the boundaries by designing a new nomadic economy by enabling people to do what they love and be where they want.