YAZIOYA

Senior Software Engineer – Data Engineering

YAZIO is a nutrition app company that helps users track their food intake, calories, and achieve health goals through features like a calorie counter, recipe database, and intermittent fasting trackers. It operates as a remote-first company.

YAZIO

Employee count: 51-200

DE, PT + 2 more

Hey there!

As a Senior Data Engineer at YAZIO you will play a critical role in designing, developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Kotlin and a state-of-the-art data lake with cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of data across systems, optimizing performance and actively contributing to technology or architecture decisions.

This job is 100% remote and can be based in Germany, Spain, Portugal or the U.K.

Your Mission

  • Designing, developing and maintaining ETL pipelines using Kotlin and Spring Boot to integrate a wide variety of data sources into our data lake
  • Building and operating highly reliable, low-latency data ingestion systems that currently process over 3 billion events per week—with scalability and resilience in mind
  • Implementing distributed Spark jobs to extract, transform and load vast datasets efficiently for analytical and machine learning use cases
  • Maintaining and optimizing our evolving data lake powered by Snowflake
  • Collaborating closely with our Analytics team, empowering them to deliver insights and impact fast.

Our Core Tech Stack

  • Kotlin + Spring Boot
  • Python
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Spark
  • Dagster
  • Snowflake
  • dbt

Your Profile

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with a solid understanding of information security best practices
  • Proficient in technologies such as Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Snowflake and Dagster, or similar tools and frameworks
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote-only environment, with effective self-organization and goal-oriented work habits
  • Eagerness to continuously learn and grow, with an open-minded attitude toward adopting new technologies and practices
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, along with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills; a personal interest in nutrition and fitness is a plus

Why us?

  • An exciting product with millions of users in over 150 countries, driven by our mission to transform the world through healthy eating
  • A remote-first setup: work 100% from home, join a co-working space or work abroad for several weeks per year
  • 30 vacation days to relax and recharge, plus 5 child sick days if your little one needs you
  • A focus-driven culture that values efficiency over long hours—no overtime expectations, and if overtime is necessary, you get that time back!
  • A high-impact environment where your work drives real change—short decision-making processes and no micromanagement
  • A team culture where ambition and balance go hand in hand, supported by strong connections—from our fully covered company retreat to team meetups and virtual coffee breaks
  • Tools and support to do your best work: MacBook, monitor and €1,000 annual learning budget, plus regular feedback and career development
  • A truly international team with English as our company language and a shared commitment to growth and well-being—supported by Sunday Supplements and Nilo Health

Diversity and Inclusion

At YAZIO, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, age, sexual orientation or ability, feels valued and empowered. We celebrate different perspectives and actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Sound like you?

Excited to take YAZIO to the next level and help people worldwide lead healthier lives? We’d love to hear from you! Please send us:

  • Your CV in English
  • A few lines (or a short video if you prefer) about who you are and why you want to work at YAZIO
  • Any additional materials that showcase your work (e.g., LinkedIn profile, portfolio)

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Germany +/- 0 hours, and 3 other timezones

About YAZIO

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At YAZIO, we are spearheading a nutritional revolution through groundbreaking technology, empowering individuals worldwide to achieve healthier lifestyles. Our journey began in 2008 when co-founders Sebastian Weber and Florian Weißenstein, driven by a shared passion for fitness, nutrition, and the digital realm, embarked on creating a web-based online nutrition and health portal. This initial endeavor, born as a university project, laid the foundation for what would become a global phenomenon. Recognizing the burgeoning potential of mobile technology, we launched the YAZIO app in 2014, transforming our vision into an accessible and user-centric platform.

YAZIO's core innovation lies in its sophisticated yet intuitive calorie and macronutrient tracker, complemented by a convenient barcode scanner and an extensive food database. We provide users with detailed analyses, insightful statistics, and smart food ratings, enabling informed dietary choices. Beyond simple tracking, our platform offers automatic activity monitoring, an ever-expanding recipe database featuring thousands of healthy and delicious options, and a diverse selection of intermittent fasting trackers. This comprehensive suite of tools is designed to cater to a wide array of health goals, from weight loss and muscle building to simply fostering healthier eating habits. As a remote-first company, we embrace a modern employment model, with our dedicated team collaborating across various cities and countries to continuously enhance the YAZIO experience. Our commitment to innovation ensures that YAZIO remains at the forefront of the health and wellness technology landscape, making a tangible difference in the lives of millions.

Employee benefits

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Learning and Development Budget

We also provide a learning budget to help you grow and develop.

State-of-the-Art Technical Equipment

Access to state-of-the-art technical equipment (laptop, external monitor, etc.)

No Overtime Culture

We value focus and efficiency over putting in long work hours. We do not work overtime and, on the rare occasions this is necessary, you can take the additional hours off at another time.

Company Retreats

Once a year, all YAZIO team members come together for an unforgettable four-day offsite event. We also have department days for sub-teams and remote team events like online cooking courses.

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