data engineer
Jul 6, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join our team, based in Volos, Greece.
By joining this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern industrial data platforms and scalable data pipelines, enabling reliable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across manufacturing and operational environments.
Your role will encompass:
Designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes for industrial systems (CNC, PLC, SCADA, Historians).
Designing and implementing scalable data platforms using Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Snowflake, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
Building and maintaining data ingestion, integration, orchestration, monitoring, and reliability processes using Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub, Azure Data Factory, and SSIS.
Developing, optimizing, and maintaining data models and transformation workflows using SQL, Python (Pandas, PySpark), and related technologies.
Ensuring data quality, integrity, security, and performance across the entire data lifecycle.
Optimizing database performance, storage, and query execution for large-scale industrial datasets.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable data architectures supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Supporting data governance, metadata management, documentation, and continuous improvement of data engineering best practices.
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Development, or similar roles.
Strong expertise in designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data architectures.
Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services, Databricks, Snowflake, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
Strong SQL and Python programming skills, including experience with Pandas and PySpark.
Experience with streaming and event-driven data technologies such as Apache Kafka and Azure Event Hub.
Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or SSIS for data orchestration.
Good understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles.
Experience with CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and infrastructure automation is considered an asset.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Fluency in English (verbal and written).
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
People & Personal Growth
Results Orientation & Safety Excellence
Collaboration & Trust
Empathy & Effective Communication
Flexibility & Adaptability
Your Benefits:
Competitive remuneration package
Ticket Restaurant Card
Group Health Insurance Plan
Preferential household electricity plan
Pension Plan
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility