Data Engineer (Dry Bulk Commodities)

TL;DR

Data Engineer (Dry Bulk Commodities): Building tools and analytical capabilities to maintain the integrity of cargo tracking data at scale with an accent on developing technical solutions for data quality interventions. Focus on creating scripts, CLI utilities, and web-based UIs to empower analysts and building automated checks for data anomalies.

Location: Germany (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global simplifies global trade information, providing valuable insights in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors through user-friendly platforms.

What you will do

• Create scripts, CLI utilities, and web-based UIs (Streamlit) to empower analysts for efficient data quality interventions.
• Query and analyze substantial datasets to surface insights and identify data quality issues.
• Work alongside software engineers to develop backend tools and data pipelines for tracking systems.
• Translate day-to-day analyst challenges into technical solutions that reduce manual effort.
• Develop automated checks and monitoring systems that proactively flag data anomalies.
• Rapidly test new approaches to data quality challenges and scale successful solutions.

Requirements

• Experience extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from databases and APIs.
• Comfort working with large, unstructured datasets too complex for standard spreadsheet tools.
• Proficiency in Python (or demonstrable ability to become proficient quickly).
• Experience building CLI tools or scripts that automate processes and improve team efficiency.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and code reviews.
• A mindset that prioritizes delivering practical, workable solutions over chasing perfect ones.
• The inclination to take ownership of problems and use initiative to tackle issues.

Culture & Benefits

• A dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions.
• Committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
• Values different perspectives and encourages new additions to the team.
• Fosters relationships and develops creative solutions.
• Accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.