Location: Istanbul - Rumelifeneri

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a Data Engineer and Scientist to join the Information Technology Directorate of our university who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and data science roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Strong experience with data storage solutions (e.g., SQL databases, NoSQL databases, data lakes).
• Expertise in designing and implementing ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with data warehousing and data modeling concepts.
• Proven experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Prior experience in an academic/research environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexibility in work schedule as needed

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand data requirements for various projects.
• Implement and maintain data storage solutions, ensuring data availability, integrity, and security.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Optimize and fine-tune data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data engineering and data science.

Campus Opportunities

• Unlimited access to the Sports Center,
• Health Center,
• Unlimited access to the Suna Kıraç Library,
• Participation in cultural and arts events at the Sevgi Gönül Cultural Center.

Benefits

• Koç Foundation membership & Foundation Health Insurance,
• “Healthy Living Program for Koç Members” via Koç Healthcare,
• Access to Koç Group Sports Club facilities,
• Employee Support Program,
• Discounts at member establishments with the Koç Ailem card,
• Flexible benefits through Flextra Program,
• Training programs to support professional and behavioral development,
• Tuition fee discounts,
• Shuttle,
• Birthday leave.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.