Data Engineer
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - GCS Recruitment in Milano
Data Engineer (Python / Distributed Data Platforms)
Relocation to Malta Required | Permanent | Remote from Malta
We have partnered with a growing European technology company that is investing heavily in its data platform and engineering capabilities.
As part of their expansion, they are seeking Data Engineers across multiple levels, including:
- Data Engineer II (3-5 years)
- Data Engineer III (5-8 years)
- Staff Data Engineer (10-12 years)
This is an opportunity to build and scale modern distributed data platforms capable of handling large-scale data workloads while working with a cutting-edge open-source technology stack.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop scalable batch and real-time data pipelines
- Build reliable distributed data systems handling large-scale datasets
- Work with diverse data sources, APIs, legacy systems, and modern applications
- Own data products and pipelines throughout their lifecycle
- Improve platform reliability, observability, and performance
- Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
- Support production environments and drive operational excellence
Technology Stack
- Python
- PySpark & Pandas
- SQL & PostgreSQL
- Apache Spark
- Kafka / Redpanda
- Airflow / Temporal
- Apache Iceberg / Hudi
- S3-Compatible Object Storage
- Kubernetes
- GitOps
- Prometheus & Grafana
- Go (or willingness to learn)
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in Data Engineering, aligned to the level applied for
- Solid Python and SQL expertise
- Experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with distributed data processing technologies
- Understanding of batch and streaming architectures
- Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Airflow, Temporal, or similar
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments and Kubernetes
- Strong software engineering and problem-solving skills
Why Join?
Competitive salary and benefits package
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Relocation support to Malta
Work on large-scale distributed data platforms
Modern open-source technology stack
Strong engineering culture and technical autonomy
International and collaborative environment
Clear career progression from Data Engineer to Staff Engineer
Why Malta?
Over 300 days of sunshine each year
Mediterranean lifestyle with excellent work-life balance
English-speaking, international business environment
Easy access to major European destinations
Growing technology and innovation ecosystem
Malta offers attractive tax frameworks for eligible highly skilled professionals, which may result in a lower effective tax burden compared to many other European jurisdictions, subject to individual eligibility and applicable regulations
Important: Relocation to Malta is a mandatory requirement for this position.
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