Senior Software Engineer

Department: Data Initiative - Technology

Location: Athens

Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with proven experience in data and analytics SaaS to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have worked with large volumes of data, handled large scale migrations and is able to translate business challenges into engineering solutions.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining the core backend services, databases and tools that power our Data Science and Market Intelligence operations, as well as our client-facing platforms. Our Senior Software Engineers streamline, enhance and scale up the work of our data scientists and analysts, as well as harden our platforms for scalability and performance. We organise our teams using concepts of Dual-track Agile (Scrum) methodologies and we would love to onboard people who are going to contribute across product development, optimisation, DataOps, DevOps and Continuous Integration.

Duties

• As a member of the team, you will be building web services, critical data injection pipelines, and data process automations.
• Design and implement new data solutions for use by internal teams and external clients
• Build/extend/transform core datasets inside a SQL data warehouse
• Develop and implement tools and solutions to optimise and streamline our DevOps processes.
• Design and implement scalable data architectures to support the growing needs of the organisation.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through the implementation of robust validation and testing processes.
• You will take ownership of systems within a cloud-first data stack and be expected to quickly contribute to production-level codebases
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Demonstrated software development experience within a team-based environment
• Experience building backend APIs and applying RESTful practices
• Experience working with cloud services, with a strong preference for AWS and a broad understanding of AWS solutions architecture.
• Experience in Python and preferably in one more strictly type-safe programming language, such as Go, C++ or Java.
• Proven experience with relational databases and experience in at least one of: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL Server.
• Applied knowledge of Linux/Unix OS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Desirable skills

• Experience working with high frequency timeseries data and/or streaming data
• Docker and container technologies in general.
• Building and managing other database/datastore technologies (NoSQL variants, file stores, etc.)
• Knowledge of Apache Airflow.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, AWS CDK, etc)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of ETL, data acquisition and data injection processes.

Job Benefits

Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are.

Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team.

Our strategically located offices are all set in prestigious buildings, offering you the convenience of nearby gyms, retail therapy, diverse dining options, and accessible public transport.

Our office spaces are thoughtfully equipped to enhance your day-to-day experience whether working independently or collaborating with teammates. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a freshly brewed coffee, healthy snacks, and a social space for celebratory moments. One of the unique traits of life at Energy Aspects is the way our international colleagues often delight us with treats from around the globe. It’s safe to say you’ll never go hungry in our offices!

We recognise your contribution with a competitive compensation package that includes annual bonuses, comprehensive private health insurance, and substantial pension contributions. Additionally, we offer company share options, subsidised gym memberships, and a generous holiday policy to support your financial and personal well-being.

Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.