Data Engineer

EY · Bratislava · €2,000/month (stated in the posting)

Data Engineer

Place of work: Bratislava/ Košice/ Žilina
Contract type: Full time
Start date: ASAP/ Upon agreement
Salary: from 2000€/month (The stated salary represents the minimum guaranteed base salary applicable to this position. The final compensation package may be adjusted based on the candidate’s professional knowledge, experience, and skills in relation to the requirements of the role. In addition to the base salary, we offer a performance-based bonus linked to individual achievements and the overall success of the company.)

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The opportunity

We are looking for a new teammate to join our consulting team.

Do you enjoy working with data and want to see how your solutions directly influence decision-making in large companies? Do you already have 2–3 years of experience in data engineering, understand the fundamentals, and want to grow into an expert in modern cloud technologies?

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing team—someone eager to learn from experienced architects and contribute to innovative projects for clients in Slovakia and abroad. We help companies build modern data platforms and turn data into real business value—and you will play a key role in this process.

Your key responsibilities

- Design and Development: Build and maintain data pipelines, and design robust, scalable data models.
- Modern Technology Stack: Work with leading cloud-based technologies, with a strong focus on Databricks and dbt as part of our current delivery.
- Data Quality & Integrity: Develop efficient SQL logic for transformations and validations, implement data quality frameworks, and ensure proper documentation of solutions.
- Client Collaboration: Translate business needs into effective and sustainable technical solutions through close collaboration with clients.
- CI/CD Enablement: Apply Git and CI/CD best practices to ensure high-quality and reliable delivery.
- End-to-End Delivery: Contribute across the full project lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution design to development and deployment.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience in data engineering (either in a professional setting or through complex projects).
- Education: University degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Technical Skills:
  - Advanced knowledge of SQL
  - Practical experience or strong theoretical understanding of Databricks (or similar data platforms) and dbt
  - Basic Python for data processing and automation
  - Experience with Git and version control
- Languages: Proficiency in English to collaborate in an international environment
How you can grow in this role?

This position is ideal if you want to grow from a junior level into a true expert in data architecture. You won’t stop at the basics—you will gain exposure to topics such as data platform architecture design, performance optimization, and enterprise-level data governance.

What we offer you

- Education and technical support
  - • A sophisticated training program covering both technical and soft skills: You will be provided with opportunities to improve and gain invaluable insight.
  - • Professional learning: We pay certification fees, such as ACCA and CFA, because your expertise is our priority.
  - • iPhone 15 and laptop computer: You will be provided with modern and reliable partners for your work.
  Excellent working conditions and flexibility
  - • Permanent position: We expect you to stay long-term; there are no hidden loopholes.
  - • Flexibility: Although we have set working hours, we are open to adjustments that make sense for both you and the team.
  - • Paid overtime: We value and compensate you for your overtime work.
  - • A hybrid 3 + 2 model: Our system of work is three days in the office and two days from home. This model supports effective team collaboration, facilitates your learning from others and allows for independent, undisturbed work at home.
  - • The Lounge (Bratislava only) — a space for employees to unwind, enjoy lunch, have informal meetings and team celebrations.
  - • Darts in Košice, PlayStation in Žilina and a foosball table or a quality library in Bratislava — we know that we need a quality break if we are to perform well.
  Vacation and bonuses
  
  Additional Leave: Up to 5 extra days of leave as a reward for using your full annual vacation entitlement from the previous calendar year.
- Bonuses and Rewards: An annual bonus reflecting your individual performance as well as the overall financial results of the company.
  
  • Bonus for referring successful employment candidates: You are the best partner to help us find new talent.
  Benefits supporting sports, relaxation and mental health
  EY Cafeteria — a benefit cafeteria from which you pay for what is important to you — health, sports including the MultiSport card, education, cultural activities or pension savings (DDS).
  Mental health
  - • Weekly massages at work: Enjoy some relaxation during your workday.
  - • Coaching and psychological counseling for you and your family members: We care for your mental health and we have help ready for you if you are having personal or work problems.
  Social activities
  - • Skiing and teambuilding: Every year, we organize a company-wide ski trip to Jasná, a great Christmas party and various teambuilding events to strengthen team spirit.
  - • Employee discounts: Take advantage of discounts from our partnering companies in various areas.
  - • Work anniversaries: We celebrate work anniversaries with above-standard recognition.
  Our values:
  Our values define what matters most to us and who we want to be. They have been with us for a long time, remain unchanged and serve as pillars in our daily work.
  Who we are:
  - • People who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness
  - • People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
  - • People who build relationships based on doing the right thing

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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