Data Engineering function hiring in: Austria
Engagement Option(s): Full Time
Work Preference Option(s): Hybrid model | Work from Office | Work from Home
Ref №: 25048
**This position is available for residents in Austria
About Us
Ascent is a design-led software, data and cloud business that specialises in advanced analytics and AI. We are an engineering business. We design, build and manage cloud-native products, solutions, platforms & experiences on Azure.
Our pan-European community of engineers, architects, data scientists and digital consultants helps customers take on challenges and opportunities, so they can do something new, or do existing things better.
From global insurance, pharma, healthcare and retail to smart home devices, space exploration and cricket - we get to work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses.
Your Profile
We are looking for a Data Architects (F/M/X) with a strong customer focus who ideally bring the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing Data Warehouse and Analytics solutions for mid-sized and enterprise-level companies
- Experience leading small development teams
- A structured approach to gathering customer requirements from both business units and IT
- Excellent knowledge of the Azure Data Engineering stack – including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Blob, and Cosmos DB
- Proficiency in working with Databricks, Snowflake, and/or Spark
- Knowledge of deployment automation
- Solid experience in general-purpose programming – ideally in Python
You have experience working with Data Warehouse solutions, extracting and processing data in various ways using standard and open-source tools. You are also well-versed in working with version control systems (such as Git).
We prefer to apply agile methodologies in our work. Therefore, it is essential that you are comfortable with this approach. You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both German and English in customer-facing situations, especially with individuals who may not have a strong technical background. Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial.
Being a team player and valuing knowledge sharing should come naturally to you. It is important that you bring passion and drive to achieve shared goals and objectives. We place great value on empathy in our team members. A growth mindset and the willingness to learn and adapt are essential qualities we appreciate.
Your Responsibilities
- Design of data architectures and data models for analytical applications
- Requirements engineering and KPI definition
- Hands-on project work in the areas of data integration and/or reporting/analytics
- Knowledge transfer both internally and to the customer
- Minimum monthly gross salary: € 4,000 (14 times per year, based on 38,5h/week, no all-in contract). However, we always ensure to offer a competitive salary adjusted to your qualifications and experience.
Working at Ascent
At Ascent, we promote a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working and flexibility. Enjoy great benefits like 30 days of vacation, childcare allowance, lunch vouchers, workation and transport allowance. Your well-being matters to us, which is why we offer access to Well-Being Coaches.
We take your growth seriously, supporting your professional development with training, certifications, and regular feedback. Our workplace is modern, fun, and truly lives by our values: Empathy, Energy, and Audacity.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster inclusion and belonging. No one is treated less favorably due to gender, background, age, or disability. Need adjustments during the application process? Just let us know.
- Benefits may vary from each country.
If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@ascent.io.
For more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page.
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