Data Engineer for Railway (f/m/d)

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Medellin, Bogota, Colombia
Entry date: January 1, 2025
DB Engineering&Consulting GmbH
Engineering
Full Time (Fixed Term)
Job-Ref.: 462406
Academic Professionals

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DB Engineering & Consulting is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We deliver railway expertise to our clients in the LATAM region and expand our team of consultants willing to acquire and deliver projects in different countries of the region. We are looking currently for a Data Engineer Railway (m/f/d) based in Medellín or Bogotá to become a part of the international team and deliver tailor-made solutions for our clients and accelerate the development of railway mobility in LATAM America.

Responsibilities:

Build, deploy, and maintain data pipelines, supporting smooth data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from multiple sources.
Design, enhance, and manage database architecture, including data warehouses, to meet both analytical and business needs.
Work alongside data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and develop efficient data solutions.
Implement and maintain cloud-based data solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience in data warehouse solutions.
Use programming languages like Python and SQL to manipulate and process large datasets.
Apply best practices in data engineering to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility.
Develop and support APIs using FastAPI.
Troubleshoot, refine, and support data processes for consistent data flow and integration quality.
Support the deployment of data-driven applications, ensuring stable performance and user access.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or other technical studies with a focus on data engineering or data management.
3-5 years of experience in data engineering and data pipeline development, ideally in a large-scale or transport-related environment.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Previous experience in working for clients from the transport sector would be an asset.
Advanced Python and SQL for data handling and proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Expertise in database design, specifically data warehousing, with knowledge of solutions like Redshift and Snowflake.
Familiarity with Airflow and Pandas libraries.
Experience with API development and support using FastAPI as well as handling unstructured data types such as text, images, and video.
Deep understanding of data engineering best practices and code design patterns.
Skilled in communicating and presenting complex technical processes in accessible ways to both technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as proven team player with collaborative skills in cross-functional teams.

Start date: January 2025

Location: Medellín or Bogotá, Colombia

In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we are looking forward to receiving your application through our website.

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as a prospective employer!

http://www.db-engineering-consulting.com

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Mobilization & relocation support

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

Work safety

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International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.