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Let’s be honest: the jump from a university degree to a real-world Data Engineering role is huge. Most companies expect you to be a Senior on day one, but they don’t actually show you how to get there. At the SpiceUp Academy, we’re doing things differently.
This is NOT an internship.
It’s a 6-month, high-intensity enablement program designed to bridge the gap between your studies and a long-term career as a Data Engineer.
We treat you like a pro from the start.
That means a permanent, indeterminate contract on Day 1 and a total compensation package of 1.15M HUF/month.
What’s in it for you?
The Global Tech Stack
You won’t be working on “practice” tasks. You’ll master the exact stack we use for our global clients: Apache Spark and Databricks on AWS/Azure.
Accelerated Development & Mentorship
Your weeks will alternate between deep-dive technical classes and hands-on project delivery. You’ll also shadow our senior consultants on real client calls to see exactly how we solve complex puzzles for EMEA and US customers.
Paid Certifications & Learning
We don’t just teach you; we certify you. We fully fund your professional data and cloud certifications throughout the program (and your entire career with us). Plus, you get dedicated learning time during work hours and full access to Databricks’ internal courses.
SELECTION PROCESS
There are only 5 seats available.
Our selection process is designed to find the absolute best minds with the foundations to succeed.
01
CV Screening
Initial review of your STEM academic background and programming fundamentals.
02
Recruiter screening call
A high-level conversation to discuss your motivation, test your English, and assess your cultural fit.
03
Codility assessment
A timed, online coding challenge to measure your proficiency in Python or Java.
04
Interview day
Meet the team and experience our inclusive, fast-paced culture. This final stage includes three assessments:
How We Run It
Four steps from skills gap to a fully trained team.
The shape of a training engagement depends on the track, the team size, and the depth required. The steps are consistent.
01
The Foundation (Weeks 1–11)
Learning the core mechanics of the Modern Data Lakehouse.
Orientation
System setup and Databricks essentials.
Sprints 1-3
Hands-on Capstone projects covering SQL, Git, Cloud fundamentals, and Distributed Engineering. You’ll learn to handle messy data and scope creep.
Assessment
Phase 1 Entrance Exam and Databricks Spark Associate Certification.
01
The Specialist (Weeks 12–23)
Advanced implementation and full-scale team simulation.
Architecture
Building end-to-end Medallion pipelines (Bronze-Silver-Gold) and Unity Catalog governance.
Team Simulation
An 8-week intensive squad project migrating a legacy Retail Bank to a Lakehouse, featuring Agile rituals and real-world “fail scenarios.”
Assessment
Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification
01
The Real World (Weeks 23–26)
Transitioning into the delivery team.
Client Shadowing
Join live project calls to observe requirement gathering and senior-level decision-making.
Internal Project
Build a reusable “Accelerator” tool for the company.
Graduation
Final portfolio demo to company leadership.
Starting
Q2 2027
give & get
Who we are looking for?
You Give
The Mindset we're looking for
The Foundation
You’re a final-year STEM student with a solid grasp of Python, Java, plus SQL and fluent English.
The Ownership
We treat you like an adult, so we expect you to own your work from day one.
The Curiosity
A visible, daily drive to learn, grow, and proactively challenge existing solutions.
You Get
What we offer in return
The Support
Weekly technical classes, hands-on project delivery with senior mentorship, and a genuinely inclusive culture where you can turn to anyone with any question.
The Growth
You will gain deep expertise in Databricks, the industry-leading platform for data and AI and the #1 tool for Data Engineers worldwide. We will also fully fund your professional certifications and you will master our global tech stack.
The Pay
1.15M HUF/month (incl. quarterly bonuses) plus our full benefit package and a permanent, indeterminate contract from Day 1.
Mentors
Meet Your Mentors
You will be shadowing and learning from our absolute best senior engineers who are working with global clients every day. They’ll show you more than just code; they’ll teach you the latest tech, consulting best practices and problem-solving tricks you need to handle real-world projects. This is your chance to get direct mentorship from the experts who are already doing the job you’re training for.
András Fülöp
Data Science Manager
Benedek Kiss
Lead Tech Instructor
