Spark Data Engineer

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role  

Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative backgrounds and analytical discipline. While they will have demonstrated ability to write code, they will not have learned programming languages for the sake of building their resume, but rather as a means to express their intellectual curiosity and problem solving skills. Kin + Carta will provide a platform and training to help them reach

their full potential.You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the data engineering domain to build and support non-interactive (batch, distributed) & real-time, highly available data pipelines.
• Build fault-tolerant, self-healing, adaptive, and highly accurate data computational pipelines.
• Provide consultation and lead the implementation of complex programs.
• Develop and maintain documentation relating to all assigned systems and projects.
• Tune queries running over billions of rows of data running in a distributed query engine.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify permanent resolutions to software or business process issues.

 

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: 

• Proven industry experience executing data engineering, analytics and/or data science projects or Bachelors/Masters degree in quantitative studies including Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or computation-intensive Sciences and Humanities.
• More than 2 years of experience working with:
• Strong/expert Spark (PySpark) Using Databricks, Jupyter Notebooks, or Colab
• Hands-on data pipeline development, ingest patterns in Azure orchestration tools
• such as Azure Data Factory (ADF) or Airflow
• SQL
• Denormalized Data modeling for big data systems
• Collaborative, proactive, communicative, able to work remotely while remaining engaged as a team member.
• Strong analytical and design skills.
• Advanced English Level

Nice to have qualifications  

• Familiarity with visualization/reporting tools such as T ableau and PowerBI.
• Familiarity with semantic/metadata layer tools such as Databricks Unity Catalog and Azure Purview
• Proficiency scripting in UNIX environment
• Proficiency in big data environments and tools such as Spark, Hive, Impala, Pig, etc.
• Proficiency with cloud architecture components (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Proficiency with data pipeline software such as Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or Prefect
• Familiarity with front and back-end web application stacks and frameworks (Javascript, HTML, CSS, React/Vue/AngularJS) and API design and usage (REST/GraphQL)
• Experience leading and managing technical data/analytics/machine learning projects

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits  

Competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs 
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts 

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. 

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. 

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.