Remote Junior Data Engineer - Geospatial Focus

About the Role

At Satelligence, we're looking for a Remote Junior Data Engineer to join our team. This role is perfect for those eager to dive into the world of data engineering and contribute to sustainable sourcing initiatives. As a Junior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building out the capabilities of our geo-data query engine, working closely with our data engineering team to develop and maintain our satellite data processing engine.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Optimize data pipelines for processing and storing massive datasets, focusing on ETL and OLAP processes.
• Develop and manage APIs for efficient data dissemination, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Implement data engineering best practices for data quality, security, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with product teams to understand their needs and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data storage solutions using databases like PostgreSQL.
• Monitor and troubleshoot platform performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.

Requirements

• Experience as a Python developer, with a solid understanding of RDBMS, especially PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Django and a preference for well-organized codebases.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, providing support and guidance to product teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
• 1-2 years of experience in a data engineering role or similar.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud services (Cloud SQL, Cloud Composer, Kubernetes).
• Experience with PostGIS or other geospatial data handling.

What We Offer

• 27 holidays based on full-time employment.
• Solid pension scheme with employer contribution.
• NS Business Card for employees commuting from outside Utrecht.
• Laptop and necessary IT equipment provided.
• Additional income protection in case of long-term illness or disability.
• Daily lunch, fruits, and Aroma Club coffee at the office.
• Annual Team Week, after-summer drinks, and festive Christmas celebrations.

Join us at Satelligence, the market leader in remote sensing technology for sustainable sourcing. We empower traders, manufacturers, and agribusinesses to minimize their global environmental footprint and track their progress against climate objectives. If you're ready to make a difference, apply for the Remote Junior Data Engineer position today!