Job Description
The job at a glance
We’re looking for a Staff Big Data Engineer who is passionate about building meaningful, data-driven products that have real-world impact.
In this hands-on and strategic role, you’ll design and lead the development of secure, scalable data solutions that power intelligent search, matching, and recommendations across our global platform.
Working within the Marketplace Enablement portfolio in the Data Products and Search & Match function, you’ll collaborate with a diverse mix of engineers, data scientists, product managers, and stakeholders to drive innovation and build with purpose.
This is a hybrid role based in Warsaw, with flexible remote working options.
Qualifications
Your responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of big data solutions within a modern cloud environment (AWS)
- Design, build, and scale batch and real-time data pipelines that support inclusive, AI-driven features
- Partner with teams across the business to align data products with user needs and long-term goals
- Establish best practices in Big Data Engineering, fostering a culture of quality, learning, and collaboration
- Mentor engineers across teams, helping them grow while raising the overall standard of our work
- Actively contribute to our big data engineering community, sharing knowledge and supporting others
Your skills and qualifications
Solid experience designing and deploying scalable, secure big data systemsProficiency in Python, Apache Spark / PySpark, and AWS big data technologiesFamiliarity with tools like Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or AWS Glue WorkflowsUnderstanding of batch and real-time processing; experience with Kafka is a plusSolid understanding of the software development lifecycle, CI / CD, containerization, observability, and securityStrong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skillsComfortable working in a cross-functional environment and advocating for best practicesA growth mindset, with a passion for inclusive technology and solving meaningful problemsFluency in English; experience in agile environments is a plusAdditional Information
Benefits
We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer :
Medical and dental careLife insuranceBenefit platform budgetEmployee Referral ProgrammeHackathons, Knowledge Sharing HoursIn-house projectsEvents and integration partiesCharity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer daysEnglish / German lessonsGame room and chillout zoneOur commitment
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.