Data Engineer

About bitaksi:bitaksi is Turkey's leading taxi-hailing app, transforming urban mobility with innovative technology. Over the past 12 years, we've grown from a small startup to a pivotal part of people's daily lives, providing safe, easy, and modern transportation solutions.Company Vision:Our vision is to transform the way people move by leveraging cutting-edge technology and creating seamless experiences for both riders and drivers. We aim to be the preferred transportation platform of choice, setting new industry standards and reshaping urban mobility.Why Choose bitaksi:At bitaksi, we are building the future of mobility with data-driven and AI-powered products. We are looking for a Data Engineer who will design and build scalable data systems, integrate AI/LLM models into production, and empower our teams with reliable Data APIs and infrastructure.What you’ll need:3+ years of industry experience as a Data Engineer or similar roleProficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; Go is a strong plus)Strong SQL skills, including optimization of complex queriesHands-on experience with databases (both relational and NoSQL)Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining Data APIs that connect backend and data systemsExperience with AI/ML data pipelines, especially LLM-related workflows, embeddings, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)Familiarity with data preprocessing and feature engineering for AI/ML modelsPractical experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)Good understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes (e.g., Redshift, Spark, Snowflake)Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools, preferably AirflowFamiliarity with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, etc.)Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc.)Experience with monitoring and observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalWhat you’ll do:Design, develop, and maintain large-scale, high-performance data processing systems (batch and streaming)Build and optimize Data APIs that serve analytics, operational, and AI-driven applicationsWork closely with Backend Engineers to design robust API contracts and data exchange flows between servicesCollaborate with AI/ML teams to productionize LLM-based solutions, integrate vector stores, and manage embeddings pipelinesEnsure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency of data infrastructure on the cloudImplement data quality, lineage, and observability standards across pipelinesContribute to shared tooling, best practices, and standards to improve Data Engineering productivity and data accessibility across the companyWhat we offer?Open communication, teamwork and strong company culture of continuous developmentCompetitive salaryPrivate health insurance (family included)Meal cardMonthly IstanbulCard reimbursementWe care about your wellbeing; free psychological counseling, legal advice, financial advice etc.Team and company activities for motivationDiscounted gym membershipOnline education platformsJoin Us: Become part of a team that’s redefining urban mobility. Together, let’s create innovative solutions that enhance the lives of millions.Under the scope of your application, your personal data submitted to us will be processed in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 for the purposes of managing and evaluating our recruitment processes and contacting you when necessary. You can access our information text on the processing of your personal data via the following link : https://www.bitaksi.com/en/personal-data-protection-policy