Faria is a forward-thinking company that consistently delivers new features and is passionate about staying ahead of the competition. Every day is different, and you will be challenged to think creatively and innovate within a multi-disciplined team of talented people. We're a great team to work with, seriously committed to doing our best work, and we value individuals who can work well as part of a team.

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the development team of the SpotLight application, design and implement data extraction, transformation, and loading processes for the Faria Data Platform. Ensure reliable, scalable data integration across multiple educational systems and external data sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ETL processes for ManageBac+, OpenApply, SchoolsBuddy, and external systems
• Design data reconciliation algorithms for student, parent, and class entity matching
• Optimize data extraction performance and implement change data capture patterns
• Collaborate with external consultants on domain-specific data mapping requirements
• Establish data quality monitoring and validation frameworks

• Mentor junior data engineer on best practices and architectural patterns

Requirements

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years data engineering experience with expertise in:
  • SQL: Advanced query optimization, stored procedures, database design
  • ETL/ELT: Data pipeline development, transformation logic, error handling
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (RDS, S3, Lambda, Athena), data lake architecture
  • Programming: Strong proficiency in SQL, Elixir, Phoenix, Oban; relevant experience with other technologies such as Erlang, Akka, Functional Languages, Python, .NET will be considered.
• Experience with multi-source data integration and reconciliation challenges

• Understanding of data privacy and security requirements for sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational technology or student information system experience
• Experience with real-time data processing and CDC patterns
• Knowledge of vector databases and modern analytics architectures

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to a high volume of applicants.

Benefits

• Compensation - Competitive salary and opportunities for career development (B2B)
• Healthcare - Comprehensive medical coverage by LuxMed (UNIQA for the UA)
• Vacation - We support work/life balance and offer generous Annual leave and Public Holidays
• Wellbeing Resources - Faria encourages team members to lead healthy lifestyles and provides recurring monthly Health and Wellness benefits
• Learning - We encourage continued education, providing an online learning platform, unlimited book purchases, and diverse internal and external training programs.
• Team - Friendly atmosphere, group activities, and corporate events
• Equipment - MacBook Pro or another laptop of your specification, peripherals, and displays included
• Office - Small but cozy office in Krakow(PL) or Ivano-Frankivsk(UA) for your convenience