Data Engineer (Python)

📍 MD, RO (Remote) đŸ’Œ Full-time
We're looking for a Data Engineer, with expertise in Python toolset, to join our team.

About this Opportunity

Join FulmenFlux and become the data engineering backbone for innovative tech companies worldwide. You’ll work as a dedicated team member for our clients—scaling SaaS platforms, fintech solutions, and AI-driven products—while enjoying the lifestyle and cost advantages of working from Moldova.

What You’ll Do

Design and Build Data Infrastructure

  • Architect end-to-end data pipelines processing millions of events daily
  • Build real-time streaming solutions that power customer-facing analytics
  • Design data warehouses that scale from gigabytes to petabytes
  • Create reliable ETL/ELT processes that run without weekend emergencies

Drive Data Engineering Excellence

  • Write production-grade Python code that handles edge cases and failures gracefully
  • Implement data quality checks that catch issues before they reach dashboards
  • Optimize query performance that makes stakeholders think you’re a magician
  • Build monitoring and alerting systems that let everyone sleep at night

Collaborate Across Time Zones

  • Partner directly with client engineering teams in daily standups
  • Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
  • Document your work so clearly that junior engineers can maintain it
  • Present technical decisions to CTOs who appreciate straight talk

Technical Requirements

Core Skills

  • 3+ years of production data engineering experience
  • Expert-level Python (you dream in list comprehensions)
  • SQL mastery (can optimize queries that make DBAs cry)
  • Experience with distributed computing (Spark, Dask, or similar)

Modern Data Stack Experience

  • Orchestration: Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect
  • Streaming: Kafka, Kinesis, or Pulsar
  • Processing: Spark, Flink, or Beam
  • Warehousing: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks
  • Data Formats: Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers
  • Version Control: Git (obviously)

Cloud Platforms

  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure data services
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Nice to Have

  • Machine Learning pipeline experience (MLflow, Kubeflow)
  • Real-time analytics (ClickHouse, Druid, Pinot)
  • Data governance and privacy (GDPR compliance)
  • Open source contributions

Soft Skills We Value

  • Fluent English (written and spoken) - you’ll communicate daily with international teams
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management
  • Comfortable with asynchronous communication
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
  • Proactive approach to learning new technologies

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation:

  • Performance bonuses tied to client satisfaction
  • Annual salary reviews

Growth & Development:

  • Work on diverse projects with cutting-edge technologies
  • Access to learning platforms and certification programs
  • Mentorship from senior architects
  • Clear career progression path

Work-Life Balance:

  • Flexible working hours (core hours: 2 PM - 6 PM to overlap with European/US clients)
  • Hybrid work model - choose between office collaboration or remote flexibility
  • 21 days paid vacation + Moldovan public holidays
  • Sick leave and personal days

Additional Benefits:

  • Premium health insurance
  • Modern office in central Chisinau with ergonomic workstations
  • Latest MacBook Pro or equivalent
  • Team events and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Relocation assistance for candidates outside Chisinau

Why FulmenFlux?

You’re not just joining another outsourcing company. You’re becoming part of dedicated development teams that are core to our clients’ success. Our engineers don’t work on short-term projects—they build long-term products and grow with the companies they serve.

Our clients specifically choose us because we provide engineers who think like owners, communicate like teammates, and deliver like their business depends on it—because it does.

Ready to Join Us?
Send your CV and GitHub profile and we will get contact you as soon as possible:

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FulmenFlux is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse teams.