Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Data Engineer for our Data Platform, you will shape the future of how Wikimedia’s vast data ecosystem serves both our internal teams and the global community.

In Short

• 3+ years of data engineering experience.
• Exposure to on-premise systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Understanding of engineering best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting systems and pipelines.
• Working experience with data pipeline tools like Airflow, Kafka, Spark, and Hive.
• Proficient in Python or Java/Scala.
• Knowledge of SQL and various database/query dialects.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and software containerization.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to produce clear technical designs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of data engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with performance and scaling.
• Desirable: Exposure to architectural/system design.
• Desirable: Experience in data governance and data quality initiatives.

Benefits

• Remote-first organization with global team members.
• Competitive and equitable salaries.
• Opportunity to impact billions of users.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment.