Data Engineering Expert

Ciklum is looking for a Data Engineering Expert to join our team full-time in Romania.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Data Engineering Expert, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and deploying Power BI solutions, providing advanced data analytics, and creating dashboards and reports that deliver key insights to the business
• Data models design and implementation
• Optimize reports and dashboards for better performance by improving query speed and ensuring efficient data model design
• Contributes design, code, configurations, manage data ingestion, closed to real-time processing, batch processing, ETL across multiple data storages and complex ETL pipelines
• Responsible for performance tuning of complicated SQL and DAX queries, including deep SQL query optimizations
• Develop, execute, and maintain data processing workflows using Azure Synapse notebooks
• Manage and optimize data storage solutions in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), working extensively with Parquet files and applying advanced optimization techniques (e.g., partitioning, compression)
• Identify gaps and improve the platform’s quality, robustness, maintainability, and speed
• Cross-train other team members on technologies being developed, while also continuously learning new technologies from other team members
• Contribute in the Unit’s activities and community building, participate in conferences, and provide excellence in exercise and best practices

Requirements:

We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!

• 3+ years of experience in developing BI solutions with Power BI
• Proficient in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service, including report and dashboard creation, data transformations, and DAX formulas
• Strong expertise in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations
• Experience with Power Query for data transformations and ETL processes
• Solid understanding of data modeling principles and best practices
• 3+ years of experience coding in SQL(Azure SQL DB or MSSQL preferable), solid CS fundamentals including data structure and algorithm design  
• Proven hands-on experience building, managing, and optimizing complex ETL pipelines
• Strong experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and deep knowledge of Parquet file optimization techniques
• Demonstrated experience writing and optimizing code within Azure Synapse notebooks
• 2+ years contributing to production deployments of large backend data processing and analysis systems
• Experience in data integration and ETL processes
• Proficient with Azure Data Services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing, design, implementation and optimization
• Knowledge of Data Quality testing, automation and results visualization
• Knowledge of the development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience participating in an Agile software development team, e.g. SCRUM
• Experience designing, documenting, and defending designs for key components in large distributed computing systems
• A consistent track record of delivering exceptionally high-quality software on large, complex, cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
• Care: Medical subscription to Regina Maria, meal tickets of 16 ron net/day worked

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

In Romania, we welcome top-tier tech talent — whether from our Bucharest office or fully remotely. Tap into deep industry knowledge, grow your career, and make an impact in an empowering environment.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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