Data Engineer

About this role

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. DATA ENGINEER You’ll design, implement, scale, and maintain the code that powers our production environment. With real freedom to innovate, you’ll shape the next generation of our data and backend platform—connecting APIs, pipelines, self-managed and cloud infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable, high-impact systems. A highly technical mindset and a drive to improve daily are essential. WHAT YOU’LL DO 🎯 - Design and build Python APIs and backend services that power internal and third-party integrations - Develop and operate end-to-end data pipelines, from ingestion to persistence across GCP services - Build high-frequency, event-driven systems for real-time and asynchronous data processing - Apply strong data modeling and database design principles for structured and semi-structured data - Write clean, testable, production-grade code with strong coverage and CI/CD discipline - Drive observability, performance, and reliability across backend and data systems - Own services end-to-end — from schema and API design to deployment and monitoring - Use modern cloud and automation practices (IaC tools like Terraform, containers, orchestration) WHAT YOU’LL BRING 💡 - Strong experience in backend or data engineering - Strong skills in Python and SQL - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and data warehouse design (using BigQuery or Snowflake) - Solid engineering discipline — CI/CD, testing, microservices, and end-to-end ownership - Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization - Familiarity with orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster) and observability practices NICE TO HAVE - Experience with API integrations (CRM, attribution, or marketing systems) - Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Knowledge of data testing frameworks or event-driven architectures WHY ALMEDIA? 🎁 - Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success. - Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one. - Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin. - Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more. We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.