Senior Data Engineer

Liferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,000+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay’s all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.

But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. This commitment extends beyond our product; Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!

About You and this Role

As a Senior Data Engineer at Liferay you will be joining a team in charge of the cloud data platform that enables others to succeed in data analysis and advanced analytics. You will champion the long-term strategy and roadmap for the data platform to meet the growing demand for innovative data solutions across the company. This unique opportunity combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a strategic product delivery mindset. Liferay is stepping into Data Driven culture and you will build the systems that allow that to happen!

Key Objectives

1. Design, build, and maintain critical data systems that help drive analytics across the organization.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional project stakeholders to gather business requirements, design a technical solution, define deliverables, and estimate project timelines.
3. Champion the vision, roadmap, and long-term strategy of the data platform in collaboration with leadership to support advanced data initiatives.
4. Prioritize projects balancing technical feasibility with the needs of multiple stakeholders.
5. Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to enable new methods of advanced analytics.
6. Help grow and mentor junior team members in data engineering and security best practices.
7. Help champion a data driven culture within the Liferay organization.

Required Qualifications

1. Relevant experience with a BS/BA in Computer Science/Information Systems, or equivalent technical background.
2. Excellent English communication to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly to nontechnical stakeholders.
3. Proficient in Python, Java or similar languages.
4. Proficient in SQL for Google BigQuery, MySQL or similar database.
5. Proficient with cloud-based data platform development.
6. Ability to develop and maintain a large set of ETL/ELT data pipelines with minimal supervision.
7. Self-starter, quick learner, self-motivated, and proactive in completing responsibilities.
8. Expert problem-solving skills coupled with very strong motivation to identify and resolve customer issues.
9. Good team player who enjoys sharing their knowledge with others and mentors junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Apache Airflow, Spark, Iceberg, Google BigQuery, and Google Cloud Platform.
2. Experience with Git or similar VCS.
3. Experience working within the Scrum framework.
4. Experience with quality assurance and data quality automation.
5. Experience with data governance.
6. Familiar with Tableau or similar Business Intelligence tools.

What We Offer

1. Salary package with competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience.
2. Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy.
3. A positive and collaborative work culture.
4. Check out what employees say about us on Glassdoor.
5. Working at a leading open-source company.

Equal Opportunities Employer - Statement

Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community.