Big Data Engineer (m/f)

About RBA / Not just another bank

We are here to make it easy for people to manage their money. Through innovative, highly sophisticated technology and great customer service, RBA is redefining people’s relationships with their money by making things simple and stress-free. Our banking solutions provide No.1 customer experience on Croatian market.

With us, you will have the opportunity to have a meaningful job and expand your knowledge every day by building great products and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of smooth solutions. We believe that two things are essential for our success: our people and our culture. Today, in our IT department we have 150+ amazing IT experts that enjoy working together, learn from each other, and have a lot of fun.

We also know that your private life matters at least as your work life. So, our way of work is truly flexible as you deserve it – you can work from the office or wherever you want in Croatia. This is the RBAlity way .

Does it sound interesting to you?

Take your talents and energy, join us, and feel the good vibe of RBA IT!

About the role

• A Big Data Engineer will collaborate closely with the product owners, data architects, data analysts, and data teams to achieve insights, provide the organization with valuable data solutions, and enable reliably informed strategic decisions
• You will be part of ongoing data transformation of our bank, using open-source technologies like Apache NiFi, Airflow, Hadoop and other
• Assembling large, complex sets of data that meet non-functional and functional business requirements
• We are currently using Hortonworks big data platform and we are in process of looking for future big data platform solution

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working in one and collaborate with many agile and adaptive teams
• Building Data Pipelines, with hands-on development of scripts using various programming languages including SQL, Python, Unix Shell, HQL, Spark Programming
• Identifying, designing and implementing internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
• Working with stakeholders including data, design, product and executive teams and assisting them with data-related technical issues
• Monitoring data systems performance and implementing optimization strategies
• Designing and implementing data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta Lake to process and store large volumes of structured and unstructured data

What You’ll Need

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field
• Working knowledge of Python, Git, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Understanding and experience with structured/unstructured database environments and Big Data environments
• Experience in Big Data technologies - Apache Airflow, NiFi, Kafka, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Ambari, HBase
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies in the field
• Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude

Nice to have

• Experience in data streaming technologies
• Experience with Databricks
• Working knowledge of Cloud-based solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)

Here is what can we offer you

Professional development:

• Structured and smooth onboarding process with a mentor and a buddy
• Manager's support in career growth by creating development plan and regular feedback
• Learning by doing on the super advanced technology
• Access to the rich base of learning sources – IT learning programs, certificates, online trainings

Financial benefits:

• Christmas bonus, Easter bonus, Holiday pay, Gift for kids, Referral bonus, Meal allowance

Work-life balance:

• Flexible working hours and a flexible work model (whether you like more remote work, office work, or a mix of both)
• Minimum 26 days of vacation
• Up to 7 free days for personal needs (wedding, moving…), free day for the first school or kindergarten day, up to 15 free days for education

Well-being :

• Monthly subvention for Multisport membership, free annual health check-up, additional health insurance, E-sport and other sports associations, free parking and restaurant on location, modern offices, gaming & relax zone, corporate volunteering

Special banking offer :

• Special prices of banking products and loans conditions, special insurance conditions, special leasing conditions

We know that building great IT solutions isn't enough. Our people are our priority. That's why our focus is on creating great working conditions that will make your life in RBA nice and simple. We want you to have all you need for building your skills, growing your career and to love what you do.