Data Platform Engineer
Estimated salary
€5,342 – €7,845per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Flix is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their team and help build and operate the data infrastructure that powers Flix's mobility platform. The role involves working on scalable infrastructure that processes millions of daily events, supporting critical use cases such as network planning, pricing, operations, and business analytics. You will collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and platform engineers in a cross-functional environment, focusing on building reliable, scalable data systems. The position requires designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes, developing streaming and data platform components using Kafka and Snowflake, and implementing monitoring and operational tooling. You will own features end-to-end, including development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, and contribute to improving platform reliability and automation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience building or operating data infrastructure or data platforms
- Hands-on experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka and data warehouses like Snowflake
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab)
- Practical experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and container platforms such as Kubernetes
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog or similar)
- Solid programming skills in Python and interest in writing clean, maintainable code
- Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with technical and business stakeholders
- Fluent in English
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family
Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year
Hybrid work model: office-first company with flexibility to balance work and life
Wellbeing support: confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members
Learning & Development: language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions
Mentoring Program: connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€79,116/year
€6,593/month
Total Deductions
€31,538
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,964/mo
€47,578/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€15,376
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,357
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,028
🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,964
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€2,067 (52%)
💰
Strong savings potential: You could save €2,067 monthly, which is €24,804 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €79,122 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Berlin
👥
Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
🏥
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
🏞️
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
💰
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Part of Collections
Flix (parent of FlixBus and FlixTrain) is a European mobility provider running long-distance bus and train networks across 40+ countries under asset-light, tech-first operations.
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