About the opportunity
We are seeking a responsible and enthusiastic Data Engineer to improve the infrastructure of our database, contribute to the constant improvement of reliability and efficiency of our database and to roll out new projects.
Our team is designing, scaling and maintaining databases, developing tools to work with them and assisting Backend engineers with any related tasks.
We believe that the database infrastructure is the foundational part of our tech stack and provides endless opportunities to learn and explore new ideas.
In this role, you will :
Drive the improvement of the infrastructure of the database at N26 by architecting, maintaining, engineering solutions
Work closely with our software engineers to provide them with the best infrastructure possible
Be involved in everything related to relational (and also NoSQL) databases : design, maintenance, migrations, administration, configuration, etc.
Take part in efforts to scale and improve the N26 Data Warehouse
Educate developers and engineers about the best practices in clean database design
Perform audits of existing databases, figure out possible improvements and ways to implement them efficiently
What you need to be successful :
Background :
At least 4 years of experience with PostgreSQL
Skills :
Exceptional knowledge of PostgreSQL
Fluency in at least one scripting language (preferably Python)
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) is a plus
Familiarity with infrastructure tools (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.)
English full professional proficiency
Traits :
Detective-level attention to detail and self-discipline that others would love
Excitement to work with cutting-edge technology, take chances, experiment and discover new and more efficient ways to get things done
Actively help yourself (and others) be successful
Continuously learn and challenge the status quo
Think globally, act locally
Strong bias for action
Give and receive open, direct and timely feedback
Whats in it for you :
Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europes most talked about disruptors
Personal development budget, discounted public transit pass, discounted fitness memberships, N26 premium bank card and your choice of a Mac or Windows laptop
A high degree of collaboration and autonomy while working with a group of diverse peers, and access to cutting edge technologies
A relocation package with visa support for those who need it
Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for todays digital world. Technology and design empower and its how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.
We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.
Founded in 2013, now has 7 million customers in 24 markets. We employ more than 1,500 employees across 3 office locations in Berlin, Vienna and Barcelona.
Besides the main offices, N26 also has local offices in Paris, Madrid, Milan, and São Paolo.
