Data Platform Engineer Working Student (m/w/d)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential data consultancy seeking a working student to support internal and client data platform initiatives. You will:

• Support the design and development of Databricks-native data platforms and lakehouse architectures
• Contribute to implementing medallion architectures (Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers), including Auto Loader-based data ingestion
• Assist with data governance implementation using Unity Catalog, including access control and permission models
• Help automate deployments using Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB) and CI/CD pipelines
• Contribute to data quality frameworks and monitoring solutions for production environments
• Support technical documentation of platform architectures and best practices
• Contribute to internal tooling and demonstrator projects that strengthen the data platform practice

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an IT-related degree programme such as Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline
• Good knowledge of Python and SQL
• Interest in data lakehouses, data governance, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD
• Basic understanding of data modelling and data integration processes (ETL/ELT)
• Experience with Git and version control is desirable
• Initial experience with Databricks and/or cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus
• Independent, structured work style with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent German and English language skills (at least C1 level in both languages)
• Ability to work from the Cologne or Munich office at least 50% of the time

How We Work with You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai, where our talent team will review your profile. If there's a strong match, we'll conduct an initial screening call to discuss your background and the opportunity in detail. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for their review. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication is coordinated through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and academic standing.

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