Agile Lab is a company founded in 2014 with the mission to create value for its customers in data-intensive environments through customisable solutions that establish performance-driven processes, sustainable architectures and automated platforms based on data governance best practices. Having delivered over 100 successful Elite Data Engineering initiatives, we have used this experience to create Witboost: a modular, technology-agnostic platform that enables modern organisations to discover, value and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 300 data engineers based in Europe, Agile Lab helps organisations with their data-driven transformation.

Take a look at our handbook to discover our core values and processes.

The opportunity:

As a Data Engineer III excellent problem-solving skills are required. The role requires a senior profile with strong experience in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and reliable data solutions, capable of driving technical decisions and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Salary and job classification

• Base salary: €48.5K - €62.5K

• CCNL: Commercio

• Ladder: Data Engineer III

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, designs, and implements complex systems;

• Challenges the team processes, looking for ways to improve;

• Mentors junior engineers via pairing, design, and code review;

• Builds software solutions by adhering to our quality standards about SDLC;

• Makes active efforts to stay up-to-date with technologies;

• Leads the technical design of complex systems;

• Understands and optimizes system performances;

• Takes the initiative to fix issues before they become a problem;

• Delivers complex systems, well-baked, and almost bug-free;

• Proactively Identifies problems with requirements and project plan.

️ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science;

• Previous experience as a Data Engineer (3-5 years);

• In-depth knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, and similar frameworks;

• In-depth knowledge of programming languages, including Java;

• Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, IaC, and Docker tools;

• Excellent project management skills;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Proactivity;

• Business and functional understanding;

• Team player;

• Ability to solve complex networking, data, and software issues;

• Leadership capabilities.

We offer:

Care about Work & Flexibility

• Full remote or hybrid working in our offices: Milan, Turin, Padua, Bologna, Catania and Rende;
  Real work-life balance;

• Flexible working hours so no time tracking, no badge: we trust people to manage their time and focus on outcomes;

• Agile Nomads Experience: opportunity to work for 2 weeks abroad.

Care about Growth & Development

• Training budget: €1.000 per year and 12 hours per month fully dedicated to your learning and growth;

• Structured career path with clear expectations and salary for each level;

• Opportunity to attend international conferences, with additional support for travel and accommodation;

• Onboarding support during your first week;

• Dedicated coaching throughout your growth.

• Care about Well-being

• Stimulating environment focused on both professional and personal growth;

• Psychological support: 5 sessions fully covered by the company, with the option to continue therapy at a reduced rate, & mental health webinars with Unobravo.

Care about Benefits & Financial Support

• Meal vouchers;

• Health insurance;

• Referral bonus if you bring people as talented as you;

• Company prizes.

‍‍ Care about Family & Life

• Extended parental leave, including +15 days fully paid by the company;

• Paid leave for children’s illness and additional support beyond standard policies;

• Childcare support: vouchers for daycare and babysitting services;

• Inclusive policies supporting all types of families.

Care about Perks & Tools

• Welcome pack with all the equipment you need to work;

• Corporate benefits portal with discounts on travel, fashion, technology and more.

Care about Company & Culture

• Turnover rate: 8.29% (below the market average), not by chance but thanks to clear career paths, ongoing feedback and real attention to people’s growth;

• Inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself, backed by our certifications in Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and SA8000, reflecting our commitment to ethical and responsible working conditions;

• Company rated 4.8/5 for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor;

• Certified Great Place to Work three times in a row.

How we work:

• We don't like hierarchies: we work as a team;

• We don't like bureaucracies; we prefer a sense of responsibility;

• We like data, certainly, so anything that is measurable;

• We want to make a positive change in our industry;

• Empathy, humility, collaboration, and willingness to challenge ourselves are the basis of our work.

Not sure which level to apply for? Check out our Career Ladder to learn more.

Please note: Applications from people in European time zones will be considered.

People who successfully complete our selection process will be included in the Agile Lab backlog, valid for six months.