Senior Data Engineer

Start date: From now on

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Mobile Work: Fully mobile working

Reference ID: JR125363

Company Name: Rhenus Freight Road Sales & Management GmbH

Locations: Barcelona, Buccinasco, Hilden, Holzwickede, Prior Velho, Warschau

Job Category: Information Technology

Business Unit: Road Freight

Contact Person: Oceane Brachais +33 (6) 70663647

Continuous Training

Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.

Great Team

It’s truly the people that make the difference - and with us you’ll join the best team around.

Flat Hierarchies

Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.

Room for Innovation

Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.

Events

From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.

Quick Decision Processes

Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.

What you can expect

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and solution-oriented Azure Data Platform Engineer to develop, operate, and optimize our modern Azure-based data platform. In this role, you will focus on Azure, Databricks, data infrastructure, and CI/CD, supporting multi-tenant environments and enabling reliable, scalable data solutions.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop a Modern Azure Data Platform: Design, build, and operate end-to-end data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

• Create Data Pipelines: Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Spark, with a strong focus on data quality, reliability, and performance.

• Multi-Tenant & Environment Support: Support and operate multi-tenant data platforms across multiple environments (development, test, production) with clear separation and governance.

• Infrastructure & Platform Operations: Provision, configure, and maintain Azure data infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and scalability.

• CI/CD for Data Platforms: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data pipelines and Databricks workloads, enabling automated deployments across environments.

• Cost-Efficient & Best-Practice Azure Usage: Apply Azure best practices to optimize performance and cost, including resource sizing, lifecycle management, and cost monitoring.

• Collaboration with BI & Data Teams: Work closely with BI and data teams to support efficient data models and reporting solutions.

• Data Governance & Security Basics: Support data governance requirements such as access control, secure data handling, and basic metadata management.

What you bring

• Azure Data Platform Experience: Several years of hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

• PySpark & Spark: Strong experience building distributed data processing pipelines using PySpark and Spark.

• ETL / ELT Knowledge: Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data modeling practices.

• CI/CD & Automation: Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data workloads and basic automation of deployments.

• SQL Skills: Strong SQL skills and experience optimizing analytical queries.

• Data Formats: Practical experience with Parquet and/or Avro.

• Infrastructure Awareness: Good understanding of Azure resource structure, environments, and operational best practices.

• Analytical & Team-Oriented Mindset: Solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is an advantage.

Note: This is a remote role in the European Union. Candidates need to be based in a country where Rhenus Overland Transport is already established.
Please provide a CV in English language.

Business Unit

Road Freight

Logistics needs intelligent management so that goods are in the right place at the right time -our transport solutions guarantee exactly that. Rhenus Road Freight's product portfolio ranges from groupage freight, partial and full loads to hazardous goods, and special transports. Together with accompanying services such as insurance or customs, this results in individual and industry-specific full-service packages. We are pragmatic and uncomplicated. At the same time, our permanent course for growth opens up long-term perspectives for all our employees, whether they are specialists or career changers.

Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references - for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away - we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.