Data Berlin #16
A curated roundup of Berlin’s most relevant data roles and thoughtful reads for this late-year stretch.
It’s that time of year when Berlin gets quieter, the days get shorter, and everyone starts looking for a bit more clarity; whether in their work, their goals, or their inbox. This edition brings you a clean, focused selection of high-quality opportunities across Analytics, Engineering, and AI, plus readings worth saving for a slower afternoon.
If you’re thinking about your next step, exploring the market before the new year, or simply taking a moment to catch your breath as the pace winds down, this roundup is designed to be straightforward, useful, and easy to skim.
📖Interesting Readings
A quick recap of the key Apache Iceberg updates announced at AWS re:Invent 2025 - AWS re:Invent 2025 — Key Apache Iceberg Announcements
A few advices if you want to grow your career without waiting for permission - Tinkering Without Permission
A practical explainer on how data buzzwords get misused in the business and how data teams can translate vague requests into real, actionable requirements - Translating Data Buzzwords Into Real Requirements
A sharp reminder that data modeling is rigorous and scientific, and worth reading if you’re tired of tools or vendors claiming otherwise. - On the Science of Data Modeling
☕ Upcoming Meetups & Events
December 9 — PyData Global 2025 - network event 🛜
December 10 — PyData Berlin 2025 December Meetup✨
December 11 — Xmas Party for all Berlin Python groups 🎁
December 18 — Data Berlin Santa’s Data Workshop🎅
💼This Week’s Job Picks
🔍 Data Analyst
(Senior) Customer Data Analyst — KaDeWe GmbH → apply here
Principal Data Analyst — BESTSECRET Group → apply here
Senior/Staff Data Analyst, People Analytics — Delivery Hero → apply here
Sales Data Analyst (Part-Time) — Lovehoney Group → apply here
📐 Analytics Engineer
Analytics Engineer — Flink → apply here
Senior Analytics Engineer — Maniko → apply here
Senior Analytics Engineer — Wolt → apply here
Lead Analytics Engineer, Buyer | Supply & MLC — Vinted → apply here
Analytics Engineer — Gemma Analytics → apply here
🛠 Data Engineer
Solutions Engineer — dltHub → apply here
(Senior) Data Engineer — Simon-Kucher → apply here
Data Engineer — RepRisk → apply here
Senior Data Engineer, Constellation Services — Planet → apply here
Senior Data Engineer — Aiven → apply here
🤖 AI / ML / LLM
Senior Data Scientist — GetYourGuide → apply here
Staff Data Scientist — HelloFresh → apply here
Machine Learning Engineer — DeepRec.ai → apply here
AI Engineer — Libra → apply here
That’s all for this week’s selection. As teams begin to slow their pace toward the end of the year, this can actually be a great moment to apply: fewer candidates, clearer openings, and hiring managers planning ahead.
Thanks for reading and for being part of the Data Berlin community. Stay warm out there, and if you’re around, join us on December 18 for our final meetup of the year.
See you next week,
– The Data Berlin Team