Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform): Building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure that powers Bolt's data ecosystem with an accent on automation, scalability, and developer experience. Focus on designing internal Python tools and CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery of data products and ensure platform observability.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany

Company

Global mobility platform providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and micro-mobility services across 50 countries.

What you will do

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure including AWS, Kubernetes, Databricks, and Airflow supporting 800+ daily workflows.
• Develop internal Python tools and CI/CD pipelines to simplify the validation and release of dbt models.
• Build observability and alerting systems to monitor platform health, uptime, and compute costs.
• Design and deliver intuitive solutions to improve the overall data ecosystem for internal users.
• Promote software engineering best practices to raise the product and technical quality bar.

Requirements

• Must be based in Berlin, Germany (Hybrid).
• At least 5 years of software engineering experience with data-intensive systems and IaC.
• Proficiency in Python or another mainstream OOP language.
• Strong understanding of modern CI/CD practices, testing, and automation.
• English: C1 proficiency (fluent spoken and written).
• Experience with modern data stacks such as Databricks, Delta Lake, or Iceberg.

Culture & Benefits

• High ownership and autonomy within small, lean teams.
• Opportunity to tackle challenges at a global scale with world-class backing.
• AI-driven environment where using AI tools daily is a baseline expectation.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.