Specialist Data Engineer / Data Architect (m/w/d)

About GotPhoto/fotograf.de

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.

GotPhoto.com fotograf.de is dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow - from photo management to payment, combined with a user-friendly platform. Making them more successful and spending more time behind the lens!

Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.

We’re building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive – including you! Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before!

Your mission

GotPhoto is looking for a Data Platform Lead to join our Platform team in Berlin and take ownership of our data infrastructure.

In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our data platform , ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and efficient . You’ll drive best practices in data engineering , enabling high-quality, well-structured data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.

As a hands-on leader, you will develop robust data solutions , optimize workflows , and mentor a small but skilled team , fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. This is an opportunity to shape the future of data at GotPhoto and have a direct impact on how data drives business success.

You are reporting to our Head of Data Kinda .



Responsibilities

Design & Build Scalable Data Infrastructure – Architect and implement a modern, maintainable data platform, ensuring smooth data flow across the organization.

Develop & Optimize Data Pipelines – Build and improve ETL/ELT processes using tools like dbt, Airbyte, and Airflow, ensuring efficiency, robustness, and automation.

Ensure Data Quality & Governance – Define and enforce data contracts, governance frameworks, and observability practices, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all pipelines.

Leverage Cloud & DevOps Technologies – Deploy and manage cloud-based data solutions on AWS, orchestrate workloads using Kubernetes, and implement infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and GitLab CI/CD.

Lead & Mentor a High-Performing Team – Guide and support a team of 2 data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and technical excellence.

We are looking for

Data Engineering Expert – You have at least 5+ years of experience with SQL, Python, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling.

Cloud & Automation Proficiency – You have hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, and modern data pipeline tools.

Scalable Architecture Mindset – You have a strong understanding of event-driven data architectures and infrastructure-as-code.

Strong Communicator & Collaborator – You are able to engage with stakeholders, explain complex topics clearly, and create alignment across teams.

Supportive Leader & Mentor – You are passionate about fostering an inclusive, empowering, and growth-oriented team culture.

The Perks

We work in a flexible hybrid model at GotPhoto, leveraging the best of both worlds, with our office at Hausvogteiplatz serving as our central hub for collaboration in Berlin

Education budget, that allows you to grow professionally and explore new ideas

Unlimited holidays (26 days is the minimum)

Workation in a different country for up to 2 months per year

Want to learn another language? You get access to Lingoda.

Flexible Employee Benefits through Probonio: Your monthly budget allows you to choose the benefit that best suits your needs, including popular options like the Urban Sports Club Membership.

A Final Word:

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and personality. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is the right thing to do and is central to our success.