Senior Data Engineer (F/M/X)

**This position is available for residents in Germany
Location: Munich, Germany. 

About us 

Ascent is a design-led software, data and cloud business that specialises in advanced analytics and AI.  We are an engineering business. We design, build and manage cloud-native products, solutions, platforms & experiences on Azure. 
Our pan-European community of engineers, architects, data scientists and digital consultants helps customers take on challenges and opportunities, so they can do something new, or do existing things better. From global insurance, pharma, healthcare and retail to smart home devices, space exploration and cricket - we get to work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses.   
 

Your responsibilities 

Your daily responsibilities could be quite varied, but typically our Data Engineers (F/M/X): 

• Design data models of analytical applications 
• Understand, build and develop ETL and data integration solutions using a wide array of technologies and data sources 
• Work with big data components and migration strategies 
• Work with cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, and Google) for hosting data solutions and applications. 
• Support the development of analysis and reporting solutions  

Skills and experience 

• We’re looking for people with good data engineering skills, and you’ll ideally bring with you: 
• Proven role experience in developing ETL and data integration solutions 
• Good knowledge of the Azure data engineering stack - Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Blob, Cosmos DB, Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric 
• Capability in using Databricks and/or Spark 
• Good experience in general programming – Python and SQL 
• You’ll have experience working with data warehouse solutions, extracting and processing data in various ways using off-the-shelf tools and open-source tools. You’ll also be really familiar with working with version control systems (Git). 

Working at Ascent  

At Ascent, we promote a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working and flexibility. Enjoy great benefits like 30 days of vacation, workation, childcare allowance, lunch vouchers, and transport allowance.Your well-being matters to us, which is why we offer access to Well-Being Coaches. 

We take your growth seriously, supporting your professional development with training, certifications, and regular feedback. Our workplace is modern, fun, and truly lives by our values: Empathy, Energy, and Audacity. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster inclusion and belonging. No one is treated less favorably due to gender, background, age, or disability. Need adjustments during the application process? Just let us know. 

*Benefits may vary from each country