Samba

media intelligence

JuniorSoftwareEngineer-DataIntegration

Amsterdam, Netherlands FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Junior Software Engineer - Data Integration at Samba. Skills: Data Integration, Data Engineering, Python, AWS/GCP, Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT. Contribute to data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and distribution of datasets. implementing features that require analysis across a variety of factors”

Industry & Context.

media intelligence
Problems you'll solve

reason about how your work fits within the broader data platform

Eligibility Requirements

Participate in on-call rotations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of professional software engineering experience, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or an advanced degree without prior experience, or equivalent), experience in data engineering, backend systems, or distributed data infrastructure, Proficiency in Python, ability to write clean, tested, production-ready code, Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP and their core data services, Experience with data pipeline tools or workflow orchestration (e. g. , Airflow, dbt, or equivalent) in a production environment, Familiarity data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), Ability to communicate clearly, ask good questions, and work collaboratively within a team

Nice to Have

Exposure to distributed processing frameworks (e. g. , Spark, Databricks, or equivalent), Familiarity with streaming or event-driven data systems (e. g. , Kafka or equivalent), Exposure to ad tech, audience activation, data licensing, or digital media

What You'll Do.

Contribute to data pipelines for ingestion

and distribution of datasets

implementing features that require analysis across a variety of factors

Build ETL/ELT workflows using distributed computing frameworks on cloud infrastructure

Implement and test API endpoints

Write automated tests

contribute to data quality validation and monitoring for pipeline components

Apply Samba's platform patterns to produce reliable

Implement partner and destination integrations against established patterns

Apply privacy and data governance requirements (GDPR

Participate in on-call rotations

Implement monitoring and alerting for components you own

Help maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing coverage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with your immediate team; reason about how your work fits within the broader data platform; Participate in code reviews, both as an author and a reviewer; Communicate proactively about blockers, progress, and questions; engage constructively in team discussions

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate clearly; ask good questions; work collaboratively within a team; Communicate proactively about blockers, progress, and questions

Full Job Description

## Description Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.  ## What You'll Do Data Engineering & Development Contribute to data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and distribution of datasets, implementing features that require analysis across a variety of factors. Build ETL/ELT workflows using distributed computing frameworks on cloud infrastructure, applying team standards and adapting approaches where needed. Implement and test API endpoints that expose ingestion, processing, and distribution capabilities, with a focus on correctness and clear contracts. Write automated tests and contribute to data quality validation and monitoring for pipeline components you work on. Apply Samba's platform patterns to produce reliable, maintainable code that fits within the broader system. Data Integration & Implementation Implement partner and destination integrations against established patterns. Apply privacy and data governance requirements (GDPR, CCPA) to the code you write, following established team patterns and escalating questions appropriately. Collaborate closely with your immediate team and reason about how your work fits within the broader data platform. Technical Contribution & Collaboration Participate in code reviews, both as an author and a reviewer. Write clear, well-tested, maintainable code that meets the team's quality standards. Communicate proactively about blockers, progress, and questions, and engage constructively in team discussions. Operational Ownership Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to improving operational practic

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