Senior Software Engineer — Data Products

Who we are At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are more than 300 ambitious specialists working on the development of our IT products. We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms and e-recruiting. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform. Job Description The job at a glance As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for building innovative data products that help recruiters find the right talent. You will design and implement high-performance applications using Kafka, while collaborating with cross-functional international teams. Working in the Data Products department , your work will directly power AI Search and ML models across multiple markets. This is so important to us. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in reshaping the labour market, helping it work for everyone, regardless of background. Your responsibilities Build and evolve data products that serve as the backbone for job listing data across Stepstone’s global platform Design and implement high-performance data pipelines using Kafka Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data engineering solutions Manage and improve ETL pipelines and data orchestration across a rich ecosystem of data sources Continuously improve and scale our data infrastructure to support a growing number of use cases and markets Qualifications Your skills and qualifications Proficiency in coding with Java Practical knowledge of Airflow or similar orchestration tools Experience working with Kafka (MSK) Strong knowledge of SQL Experience with Big Data, Data Warehousing, and ETL Nice to have / you may also bring: Experience with AWS services (e.g. Glue, EMR, ECS with Docker, Redshift, DynamoDB, S3) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform Strong communication skills in English (B2+ level) A passion for data-driven solutions that make a real impact 👉 You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply — we’re happy to support your growth in areas that are new to you. Additional Information Your benefits We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Premium medical and dental care Life insurance Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.) Employee Referral Program Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, in-house projects Tech and sport communities Events and integration parties Charity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer days English/German classes Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, or any other characteristic.