Data Engineer (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
SIXT's central Business Intelligence team builds and maintains the SIXT Data Platform and its Data Catalogue, serving thousands of users globally. Our flagship product, the SIXT Data Shop, ingests tens of millions of events daily, processes them to meet diverse consumer needs, and delivers insights through a comprehensive toolbox - from self-service batch processes to real-time ML model endpoints. As part of a hands-on team of 30+ Data and BI Engineers, you will drive operational automation, expand self-service capabilities, and enable innovative use cases for our customers worldwide. At SIXT, we value success, agility, ownership, and intercultural collaboration - if that sounds like you, apply now and become part of the SIXT family.
YOUR ROLE AT SIXT
- You drive innovation by exploring and implementing the latest AWS and big data technologies to uncover hidden opportunities, enable new capabilities, and build integrations for the SIXT Data Shop
- You collaborate cross-functionally with Data Engineers, BI Analysts, and Data Scientists to architect optimal solutions for diverse analytical use cases, including dashboarding, ad hoc analytics, data-as-a-product, and machine learning
- You shape the Data Platform vision and roadmap by contributing your expertise, innovative ideas, and intellectual curiosity
- You ensure data integrity by applying exceptional work ethics when handling sensitive customer data, maintaining the highest standards of data protection
YOUR SKILLS MATTER
- Education & Experience You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field and bring at least 3 years of professional experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on data modelling
- Data Modelling You have proven experience designing scalable data models (dimensional modelling, star/snowflake schemas, Kimball-style methodologies) and building end-to-end automation from source systems to analytical dashboards using ELT methodologies
- Cloud Data Warehousing You bring hands-on expertise with Amazon Redshift, data transformation using dbt (models, tests, macros, documentation), and orchestrating interdependent workflows with Apache Airflow
- AWS Data Stack You have solid experience with the broader AWS data ecosystem (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM) supporting ingestion, storage, and transformation pipelines feeding into Redshift
- AI Proficiency You have hands-on experience with AI coding assistants and agentic workflow automation, and ideally a solid understanding of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems and how to leverage LLMs with contextual data
- Engineering Excellence You apply strong engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle - including agile methodologies, code reviews, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and testing - with advanced proficiency in Python and SQL and a deep understanding of distributed systems and data storage/compute principles
WHAT WE OFFER
A Global Tech Hub in Lisbon Join a thriving international tech community and work alongside engineers, product experts, and business teams who turn ideas into real impact. Our hubs at Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações are where great tech gets built
Learning & Knowledge Exchange Level up through regular events with internal and external speakers. We value curiosity, continuous learning, and open exchange - across teams, disciplines, and borders
Flexible Work Setup Two office days a week, flexible hours, and modern spaces built for both deep focus and team collaboration - work the way that brings out your best
Time Off & Wellbeing Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, an additional day off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge
Practical Everyday Benefits Get a yearly Coverflex allowance and a daily meal allowance to make everyday life a little easier
SIXT Perks Get exclusive rates on all SIXT services, with special discounts extended to your family and friends. Because great perks are even better when you can share them
About us:
We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.3 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 360,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 100 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!