Data & Analytics Engineer

Data & Analytics Engineer at statista. About the role Statista is a global business data platform helping users make informed, fact-based decisions through reliable analytics. We are looking for an engineer to bridge the gap between our technical infrastructure and data distribution layers. You will join a growing international team to build scalable systems that deliver high-quality data to our products.

Key facts

Location: Hamburg or Berlin (Hybrid) Engagement: FullTime Team: Tech

What you'll do

• Develop and support Python backend services for data distribution and access.
• Manage automated deployment, testing, and build processes using CI/CD, GitOps, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Create and maintain SQL and Avro data models for our Kafka-based distribution platform.
• Build analytics-ready data models in Snowflake to support direct application and API access.
• Coordinate between Data and Tech departments to align on project timelines, schema standards, and priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a comparable field.
• Proficiency in SQL and dimensional data modeling techniques.
• Practical knowledge of event streaming via Kafka, including schema management with Avro, Protobuf, or JSON Schema.
• Experience defining data contracts between producers and consumers.
• Familiarity with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift, alongside modern tools such as dbt.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in the German language.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like Claude Code.

Skills & tools

• Python
• SQL
• Kafka
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Snowflake
• CI/CD
• GitOps
• Avro
• dbt

Practical notes

Statista offers a flexible work environment including hybrid schedules and the ability to work from abroad for up to 30 days annually. Employees have access to fitness and wellness programs, mental health support via OpenUp, and subsidized urban mobility. We provide ongoing training and career development opportunities, as well as access to AI tools like Langdock. Please note that specific benefits may vary based on your role level and the German entity.