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  • Data Science
  • Kyiv, Ukraine

Data Engineer

  • Remote available
  • Full Time
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MacPaw is a software company, that develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS. Today, our products have more than 30 million users worldwide.

At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together. 

MacPaw is proud to be Ukrainian. The support and development of Ukraine are significant parts of the company’s culture. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us.

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We create software that helps people enhance their digital experiences. And our Data Engineering Service is integral to processing and collecting data from all our products at scale.

We are seeking a Middle Data Engineer to join our team of five. You will play a crucial role in managing TBs of data and integrating technologies such as Spark and Delta Lake. You`ll be engaged in the complete data preparation cycle — from collection to serving to our data users.

If you’re excited about data engineering and want to make an impact at MacPaw, we’d love to hear from you! 

In this role, you will:
  • Develop and maintain data tools  and data pipelines for different MacPaw teams according to functional and non-functional requirements ensuring high quality (data reliability, efficiency, accessibility, etc.).
  • Analyze (how to do?) and validate (can be done?) technical solutions for business problems/ideas/needs. Suggest alternatives and ways for implementation with reasoning about their pros and cons.
  • Decompose and estimate validated technical solutions for business problems/ideas/needs into technical tasks.
  • Research and suggest architectural solutions and/or development tools to implement technical tasks.
  • React to issues and failures by investigating and fixing them according to service task priorities.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, code, and business logic according to service requirements.
  • Communicate with other teams to successfully implement solutions.


Skills you’ll need to bring:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Airflow/Prefect/etc
  • Flask/Django/FastAPI
  • Kafka/RabbitMQ
  • PostgreSQL (or other relational DB)
  • Redis (or other in-memory DB)
  • Any cloud platform (Google Cloud preferred)
  • BigQuery/Redshift/Snowflake
  • Docker


As a plus:
  • Spark
  • DBT
  • Kubernetes + devops stack

Meet a fellow MacPawian

Maksym Lyzhkov
Q:
What advice would you give to someone interested in programming?
A:
Be curious and purposeful. Programming is a journey, not a destination.

Maksym Lyzhkov

Senior Data Engineer
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What We Offer

  • ‎We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against russian aggression
    • We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here you also can read about MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
  • We are committed to our veterans
    • Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
  • Hybrid work model
    • Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process. We also rent space in the Promprylad Coworking in Ivano-Frankivsk and reimburse the costs of renting a coworking space in any other city. If you decide to work at home, we cover the costs spent on your workspace organization: portable power stations, power banks, etc.
  • Your health always comes first
    • We guarantee life insurance starting on your first working day. Besides, we cover 100% of your medical insurance costs and 50% for your dependents. We also cover dental and massages and offer a 50% refund for psychotherapy.
  • Flexible working hours
    • You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/clock out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
  • Space to grow both professionally and personally
    • Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, we got you. Education budget, annual development reviews, free English classes, and regular lectures. We also offer personal coaching with organizational coaches.
  • Teams we are proud of
    • We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
  • Office designed for people (and pets)
    • Our office has it all. A spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around. A gym for recreation, fitness, and yoga. Cozy kitchens with coffee, snacks, and lunches. Sleeping/meditation rooms. A terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office, and you are welcome to bring your pets to the office (we have separate floors for cats and dogs).
  • Time-off policy that covers life’s needs
    • 20 vacation days, unlimited paid sick leaves, xDays (2 days a month to work on side projects), days for personal time-off designed to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
  • Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
    • MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in and spend up to 24 working days per year making the world a better place.
  • We’re an equal opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds.
    • We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. MacPaw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Here's how we hire

Steps may differ depending on the position, but this is our usual hiring process.

  • 01
    Introduction Call

    Introduction Call

    We’ll tell you about the role and MacPaw and ask you to tell us about your experience and aspirations.

  • 02
    Skills Assessment

    Skills Assessment

    This step may include additional interviews and/or test tasks to figure out whether your skills match the requirements for the role.

  • 03
    Final Interview

    Final Interview

    We want to learn more about you as a person and your approach to life. That’s also a great place for you to ask more about us.

  • 04
    Reference Check

    Reference Check

    We will ask you to share the contacts of up to 3 people you worked with for a quick reference check.

  • 05
    The Decision

    The Decision

    We love telling the good news and are ready to give you feedback if things don't work out.

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