Junior Data Engineer

About syte and Your Mission

Join syte, a PropTech firm based in Münster, Germany, developing AI-powered software to transform real estate decision-making. Our platform replaces lengthy expert consultations with instant, AI-driven insights, helping project developers, builders, banks, and investors determine what, where, and whether to build, renovate, or acquire properties.

As a Junior Data Engineer, you'll manage end-to-end processing of our production data—from ingestion and extraction through advanced algorithmic processing to deployment. Collaborating closely with the product team, you will identify their data needs and deliver high-quality data. Your focus will be on automating workflows and optimizing efficiency. We handle hundreds of terabytes daily, so scalability and performance are critical.

Responsibilities

• Expand our data ecosystem by researching and evaluating new sources, managing the full data transformation pipeline from initial download to production-ready formats.
• Extract insights from complex, multidimensional datasets such as 3D building models and LiDAR point clouds, converting raw geometry into actionable information.
• Develop self-sustaining data pipelines using Airflow, Dataform, and Python, minimizing manual efforts and enhancing platform reliability.
• Ensure high data quality by monitoring pipelines, detecting errors, and implementing additional validations.
• Design and optimize scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud to efficiently process hundreds of terabytes while controlling infrastructure costs.
• Leverage modern AI tools like Claude Code and Copilot to enhance development and proactively explore new AI applications in data engineering.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Master's degree in a technical discipline such as Geoinformatics, Computer Science, or Business Informatics.
• Experience: Ideally, at least two years of full-time professional experience as a Data Engineer or similar, including internships, student jobs, or project work involving relevant tasks.
• Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of Python, SQL, and Git is essential. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms—especially Google Cloud—is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English and German (C1 level), as English is primary internal communication language, while German is required for handling local data and communications.
• Passion for Data: Strong dedication to data quality, curiosity for exploring new datasets, and enthusiasm for discovering new data sources.
• Reliability: Committed to meeting deadlines, taking ownership of outcomes, and proactively communicating issues with contingency plans before deadlines.
• Domain Interest: Motivated to learn and contribute in the demanding PropTech sector; prior experience is advantageous.
• Learning Aptitude: Eager to grow rapidly, make significant impact within a fast-growing startup, and stay ahead in technologies such as cloud computing and AI.

Start Date & Location

• Start: As soon as possible
• Workplace: Münster, with approximately 2-3 days per week onsite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary acknowledging your value.
• Participation in a virtual stock option program (VSOP) depending on role and responsibilities.
• State-of-the-art hardware and software for your work.
• Quarterly all-team meetups for collaboration and celebration.
• Flexibility including opportunities for remote work abroad and shared 'workations'.
• Access to coaching and mental health resources to support your growth and wellbeing.
• Bringing your dog to the office is welcome.
• Annual personal benefit budget of €2,200 to spend on:
  • Professional and private upskilling opportunities.
  • Additional workspace equipment beyond Apple hardware.
  • Tax-advantaged benefits like commuter allowances, internet subsidies, childcare support.
  • Health and wellness activities such as gym memberships or physiotherapy.
  • Option to lease a bicycle through a business bike program.

Application Notes

Please upload complete application materials including your resume, degrees, and work certificates. A short cover letter is optional but appreciated.