Data Engineer III (Remote)
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - AGILE LAB in Roma
Agile Lab is a company founded in 2014 with the mission to create value for its customers in data-intensive environments through customisable solutions that establish performance-driven processes, sustainable architectures and automated platforms based on data governance best practices. Having delivered over 100 successful Elite Data Engineering initiatives, we have used this experience to create Witboost: a modular, technology-agnostic platform that enables modern organisations to discover, value and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 300 data engineers based in Europe, Agile Lab helps organisations with their data-driven transformation.
Take a look at our handbook to discover our core values and processes.
The opportunity:
As a Data Engineer III excellent problem-solving skills are required. The role requires a senior profile with strong experience in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and reliable data solutions, capable of driving technical decisions and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Salary and job classification
- Base salary: €48.5K - €62.5K
- CCNL: Commercio
- Ladder: Data Engineer III
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes, designs, and implements complex systems;
- Challenges the team processes, looking for ways to improve;
- Mentors junior engineers via pairing, design, and code review;
- Builds software solutions by adhering to our quality standards about SDLC;
- Makes active efforts to stay up-to-date with technologies;
- Leads the technical design of complex systems;
- Understands and optimizes system performances;
- Takes the initiative to fix issues before they become a problem;
- Delivers complex systems, well-baked, and almost bug-free;
- Proactively Identifies problems with requirements and project plan.
️ Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science;
- Previous experience as a Data Engineer (3-5 years);
- In-depth knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, and similar frameworks;
- In-depth knowledge of programming languages, including Java;
- Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, IaC, and Docker tools;
- Excellent project management skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Proactivity;
- Business and functional understanding;
- Team player;
- Ability to solve complex networking, data, and software issues;
- Leadership capabilities.
We offer:
Care about Work & Flexibility
- Full remote or hybrid working in our offices: Milan, Turin, Padua, Bologna, Catania and Rende;
Real work-life balance;
- Flexible working hours so no time tracking, no badge: we trust people to manage their time and focus on outcomes;
- Agile Nomads Experience: opportunity to work for 2 weeks abroad.
Care about Growth & Development
- Training budget: €1.000 per year and 12 hours per month fully dedicated to your learning and growth;
- Structured career path with clear expectations and salary for each level;
- Opportunity to attend international conferences, with additional support for travel and accommodation;
- Onboarding support during your first week;
- Dedicated coaching throughout your growth.
- Care about Well-being
- Stimulating environment focused on both professional and personal growth;
- Psychological support: 5 sessions fully covered by the company, with the option to continue therapy at a reduced rate, & mental health webinars with Unobravo.
Care about Benefits & Financial Support
- Meal vouchers;
- Health insurance;
- Referral premio if you bring people as talented as you;
- Company prizes.
Care about Family & Life
- Extended parental leave, including +15 days fully paid by the company;
- Paid leave for children’s illness and additional support beyond standard policies;
- Childcare support: vouchers for daycare and babysitting services;
- Inclusive policies supporting all types of families.
Care about Perks & Tools
- Welcome pack with all the equipment you need to work;
- Corporate benefits portal with discounts on travel, fashion, technology and more.
Care about Company & Culture
- Turnover rate: 8.29% (below the market average), not by chance but thanks to clear career paths, ongoing feedback and real attention to people’s growth;
- Inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself, backed by our certifications in Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and SA8000, reflecting our commitment to ethical and responsible working conditions;
- Company rated 4.8/5 for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor;
- Certified Great Place to Work three times in a row.
How we work:
- We don't like hierarchies: we work as a team;
- We don't like bureaucracies; we prefer a sense of responsibility;
- We like data, certainly, so anything that is measurable;
- We want to make a positive change in our industry;
- Empathy, humility, collaboration, and willingness to challenge ourselves are the basis of our work.
Not sure which level to apply for? Check out our Career Ladder to learn more.
Please note: Applications from people in European time zones will be considered.
People who successfully complete our selection process will be included in the Agile Lab backlog, valid for six months.
This position is open to everyone, regardless of gender, and we strongly encourage applications from both male and female candidates pursuant to Art. 27 of Legislative Decree no. 198/2006, as well as those who identify themselves as non-binary or of any other kind. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.