Junior Big Data Engineer

Who we are
We are Kisi, a physical security technology company that accelerates a world where the right people can share physical resources at any time. Founded in 2012, Kisi operates from a headquarter in Brooklyn (USA), an office in Stockholm (Sweden), and a remote team across the globe.


What we do
We bring simple and secure physical security to people and organizations anywhere. Our award-winning hardware and compliance-certified software form the core of our physical security platform that helps businesses around the world connect and control their spaces through the cloud. With our seamless access experience and real-time data and analytics we help make spaces available to the right people at any time. But don’t just take our word for it: explore our award-winning Reader Pro, which recently won the coveted GOOD DESIGN award as well as the prestigious iF Design Award. Curious about how Kisi works? Check out this short product demo.


How and why we do it
At Kisi, you will have the freedom to do your work in the way you work best. There’s a flat hierarchy (work alongside our co-founders Carl, Max, and Bernie!), a strong sense of ownership, and the freedom to get creative. We also try to limit meetings as much as possible so that you can have dedicated focus time. Our mission is clear: ensure ease of facility access and remote space management, providing access systems to create a secure future where spaces are connected and accessible without boundaries.
Your role
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Big Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and help enhance our innovative data solutions. Our mission is to seamlessly connect and analyze data to drive insights and support decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in data engineering, proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, and a passion for building cutting-edge data pipelines and visualizations to deliver insights to customers. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize data pipelines to process and analyze large datasets, craft complex queries, and build advanced data visualizations, contributing to the advancement of our technology and the enhancement of data-driven user experiences.
Your Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable data pipelines to efficiently process large volumes of data from various sources.
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to implement data transformation and integration solutions for advanced analytics and insights.
Optimize data processing workflows to improve performance and reduce latency through automation tools and techniques.
Develop complex queries and create advanced data visualizations to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
Participate in the deployment and monitoring of data pipeline solutions to ensure seamless operation and quick issue resolution.
Assist in evaluating and selecting new data processing technologies and platforms that meet security and business continuity requirements.

Your Qualifications
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala is required.
Experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink) is required.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services is required.
Understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and crafting complex queries is required.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is required.
Solid knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is required.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.



What you can expect
Impact. It’s all about making a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. At Kisi, you are expected to make meaningful contributions to shape the future of physical security.
Excellence. We strive for excellence and best-in-class experiences in everything we do. We are innovative and obsessed with the details that matter.
Culture. Our culture is not a written manifest, but the result of all of us. We place great emphasis on building a company that is open, welcoming, challenging, and fun.
Ownership. We don’t believe in micro-management, but we do believe in setting and getting goals. At Kisi, you will own goals, and have freedom under responsibility.
Diversity. We are American, Argentinian, Brazilian, Danish, English, Ethiopian, German, Indian, Nigerian, Swedish, and more.



Your benefits
Team offsites. The Kisi Krew meets up from time to time in person in new exciting locations.
Vacation days. Sweden: minimum 25 days PTO. USA and Remote: minimum 20 days PTO.
Healthcare and pension. USA: health coverage, 401k. Sweden: health coverage, life insurance, pension plan. Remote: build your own package.
Grow with us. We are here to support you in your growth whether you want to become a manager, learn a new skill, or move into a new role.
Referral program. You will get $2.500 for each successful hire we make from your referrals.