Data Engineer

ABOUT VERTIGO GAMES

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS & Android, loved and played by 150 + million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

Critical Strike

• ️ Polygun Arena

Now, we're looking for a passionate Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Istanbul. This is an on-site role, requiring you to work 5 days a week from our office in Levent.

Don't miss the chance to shape the future of gaming and make your mark on millions of players worldwide!

Requirements

• Own and evolve our Airflow & DBT-based data pipeline architecture.
• Develop reliable and cost-efficient data workflows that ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ingest data from external and internal sources.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and product teams to design scalable data models.
• Implement and optimize data warehouse structures (BigQuery or others) for analytical efficiency.
• At least 1 proven DWH project experience in cloud-native architectures (GCP or AWS)
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures, optimize for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across the stack.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in a data engineering or backend data-focused role.
• Proficiency in DBT for data modeling and transformation.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for orchestration and scheduling.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-based data workflows.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL).
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and workflow automation.
• Strong command of SQL and experience building data models in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of cost optimization practices in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems like Git.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with analysts and developers.

Benefits

Competitive net salary

Meal Card

Private Health Insurance

Monthly-based financial support for educational platforms

Company equity: Share in the company to make you an owner, not just an employee

Birthday leave

Retention bonus

Referral bonus

5 days of annual leave from the start date

Interviewing

• Application Submission: You can apply by submitting your CV, LinkedIn profile, or a brief introduction about yourself. If your profile matches our requirements, we'll reach out to you.
• People & Culture Interview: You'll meet with our People & Culture team to talk about your background, your goals, and how we fit in. This meeting will take place online via Google Meet.
• Case Study: You’ll take on a practical task related to the role to demonstrate your skills in a case study.
• Technical Interview: You’ll have an in-depth discussion of the case and meet the lead of the relevant department at our Istanbul office.
• Final Meeting: You’ll have a face-to-face meeting with our founders to discuss further details at our Istanbul office.