Junior Data Engineer, Fintech- Crete

Optasia is a comprehensive B2B2X financial technology platform encompassing scoring, financial decision-making, disbursement & collection. We offer a versatile AI Platform that powers financial inclusion, facilitates responsible financing decision-making, fosters an outstanding business model and enhances customer experience, with a presence in 30 Countries supported by 7 Regional Offices. This position is for our Tech & Data hub in Heraklion, Crete.

We are looking for dynamic professionals, with vitality, who are driven by results and have a can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of like-minded individuals who are delivering solutions in a novel and stimulating environment.
Data is at the heart of Optasia's growth plan and the Data Engineering team plays a significant role in data-driven automated decision making. We are currently harnessing and ingesting data from multiple sources from MNOs into our large-scale big data clusters and we are in the process of optimizing and modernizing our processes and infrastructure as the company expands.
As a member of the Data Engineering team in Optasia, you will be able to design and implement highly scalable end-to-end batch and streaming data pipelines and contribute to the company’s success.

What you will do

• Work closely with Data Architects, ML engineers and Data Analysts for the design, delivery and support of the company’s and ML pipelines
• Develop and maintain our core libraries for batch processing and ingestion of large volumes of data
• Design and develop new processes for real-time streaming of data from multiple sources
• Develop and maintain the quick, precise and efficient injection of data to the big data infrastructure
• Experiment with and adopt cutting-edge data engineering design patterns and technologies

What you will bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Informatics
• Understanding of data modeling, mining and warehousing techniques
• Good knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably Java, Scala or Python
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Strong analytical skills and meticulousness
• An ardor for learning new technologies and a keenness to collaborate with other creative minds
• Optional requirements (will be considered a plus):
• Prior experience with Big Data technologies (Apache Spark, YARN, HDFS, MapReduce)
• Prior experience with NoSQL databases
• Experience in mathematical modeling, algorithms development, and machine learning
• Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)

Why you should apply
What we offer:

💸 Competitive salary package

🏝 Extra day off on your birthday

💰 Performance-based bonus scheme

👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private health insurance

📲 💻 All the tech equipment you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:

🎌 Be part of a multicultural work environment

🎯 Get to know a unique and promising industry

🌌 🌠 Gain insights into tomorrow's market forefront

🎓 A robust career path within our working family awaits you

📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms

🥳 CSR activities and festive events on any possible occasion

🍜 Enjoy a comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day

🎾 🧘‍Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus an available squash court on our premises