Tech Lead Data Engineer

  • Kraków, Poland
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

on GFT Technologies' careers page

No Polish required

Salaryzł 17k–27k / month

Take-home pay

≈ 11,238 zł – 16,183 zł / month after tax

Estimate: single, no children, 2026 rules

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Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 17400 - 26700 PLN gross

What will you do?

Join a strategic data transformation initiative focused on building and enhancing a large-scale data pipeline that feeds and reconciles inbound data from deal stores to consumer regulatory and settlement systems. You will work on modernizing enterprise-grade financial services platforms within a highly regulated environment, leveraging cloud-native technologies, big data solutions, and distributed streaming architectures. The role involves designing high-performance systems, improving data processing capabilities, and collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Your tasks

  • Design and develop scalable data processing solutions using Spark and Databricks
  • Build and enhance data pipelines using PySpark, Python and Java
  • Develop high-performance, high-availability distributed systems
  • Implement and maintain streaming solutions based on Kafka architectures
  • Design and optimize cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure
  • Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver business requirements
  • Analyze complex technical flows and propose suitable technical solutions
  • Participate in system modernization and application transformation initiatives
  • Ensure reliability, scalability and performance of data platforms

Your skills

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering or data engineering experience
  • Strong experience with Spark and Databricks
  • Hands-on experience with PySpark
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Good Java development experience
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and implementing Kafka-based streaming solutions
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience building distributed, high-throughput and low-latency systems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working in Agile teams

Nice to have

  • Experience providing Level 3 (DEV) production support in a high-pressure environment

We offer

  • Hybrid work in our client's office (Kraków) 3 days a week
  • Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
  • Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
  • Online training and certifications
  • Access to e-learning platform
  • Social events

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About GFT Technologies

Overview

GFT Technologies is a global AI-driven partner helping businesses unlock data value, accelerate digital transformation, and achieve sustainable impact.