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About us: We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to be a part of the DEVTALENTS team and contribute to the development of truly amazing solutions for businesses all over the world. Joining DEVTALENTS can be a life-changing decision for you, with endless benefits along the way. We provide top projects for which recruitment is not possible externally because of our wide range of partners. We value open and transparent communication, leveraging tools like Slack and generative AI to enhance collaboration and efficiency. We support continuous growth, encouraging you to step beyond your comfort zone and develop technically and personally. We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership and mentorship. Your Role: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes to handle large-scale, diverse datasets. Optimize data ingestion, transformation, and delivery using SQL, PySpark, and Python. Leverage frameworks like Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, Kafka, and Redshift to ensure efficient data orchestration, batch/stream processing, and high-performance analytics. Drive best practices in version control (Git), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, repeatable, and scalable deployments. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Data Scientists, Analysts, Product Managers—to design data models and architectures that meet business objectives. Monitor, debug, and optimize ETL pipelines, ensuring high reliability, low latency, and cost efficiency. Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.