Data Engineer

Mitiga Solutions
Barcelona, Spain
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Microsoft Azure Software Quality Computer Programming Information Engineering Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Object-Oriented Software Development Software Architecture Software Deployment Software Engineering
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Cloud Platform System High Performance Computing Git Pandas Kubernetes Dask Data Pipelines Docker

Job description

  • Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines that transform climate science into production-ready datasets and signals.
  • Develop high-quality Python software to power climate risk products, APIs and customer-facing features.
  • Work with large geospatial and climate datasets, ensuring they are reliable, validated and ready for use.
  • Collaborate closely with climate scientists to translate research and methodologies into robust engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to the full lifecycle of new climate signals, from technical discovery and prototyping through production deployment and operational support.
  • Improve engineering practices by contributing to testing, automation, documentation and code quality.
  • Partner with Product and Platform teams to integrate new datasets and capabilities into Mitiga’s products., * Purpose-driven impact. Your work will help shape resilience strategies for communities and critical infrastructure. From wildfires to windstorms, our models support decisions that matter.
  • Collaborative & inclusive culture. Work in multidisciplinary teams where transparency, rigour, and shared ownership are valued. Diverse perspectives are not only welcome, they are necessary.
  • Flexible working. Our hybrid model supports deep focus and balance. Enjoy compressed Fridays, 4-day summer weeks, your birthday off, and more!
  • State-of-the-art technology. We combine high-performance computing, proprietary modelling platforms, and machine learning to deliver accurate, high-resolution climate risk forecasts.
  • Flexible remuneration via Cobee. Get a monthly allowance for meals and maximize your salary with significant tax savings on transportation, learning, and more.

Requirements

  • 1 to 4 years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python or another object-oriented language.
  • Experience building or maintaining data processing pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Git, testing practices and APIs.
  • Experience working with structured and semi-structured datasets.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across engineering, product and scientific teams.
  • A proactive attitude and ownership mentality. You enjoy improving systems and making things better.

We are open to a range of backgrounds. What matters most is drive, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in climate or infrastructure.

Strong Plus

  • Experience with Azure or another cloud platform.
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Argo Workflows or similar technologies.
  • Experience working with geospatial or climate datasets.
  • Familiarity with scientific Python libraries such as xarray, pandas or Dask.
  • Exposure to software architecture or distributed systems.
  • Experience collaborating with scientists, researchers or analytical teams.

About the company

Climate change is creating unprecedented challenges for businesses, governments, and communities worldwide. At Mitiga Solutions, we help organizations understand, anticipate, and manage climate-related risks through cutting-edge science and technology.

Born from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, home to one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, we combine climate science, advanced modelling, and AI to transform complex data into actionable insights. Our solutions support decision-making across timescales ranging from real-time forecasting to long-term climate projections.

Our mission is simple: empower organizations to build resilience and adapt to a changing climate.

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