Data Engineer

Data Engineering Lead - 12 month+ - Spain RED Global is currently supporting an end client in their search for an experienced Data Engineering Lead to join their team on a 12-month contract.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership with hands?on data engineering expertise.You’ll help shape engineering standards, promote best practices, support platform adoption, and drive learning and collaboration across multiple engineering teams.The position offers the opportunity to influence data engineering maturity within a large enterprise while working closely with technical and business stakeholders.Start:ASAPDuration:12 months+Location:Madrid, Spain (ideally 1-2 days on?site per month)Language:Fluent English (Spanish is a plus)Key Requirements5+ years experience in Data Engineering and/or Data Platform developmentStrong hands?on experience with lakehouse technologies, preferably DatabricksStrong understanding of data modelling, lakehouse architecture, ingestion and transformation patterns, and data qualityExperience defining engineering standards and promoting best practicesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience coaching, mentoring or enabling engineering teamsNice to HaveExperience leading engineering communities, guilds or learning programmesDatabricks certification or equivalent practical experienceExperience working within platform teams or Centres of ExcellenceIf this sounds like a good fit, please send your latest CV or apply directly.#J-*****-Ljbffr

5+ years experience in Data Engineering and/or Data Platform development Strong hands?on experience with lakehouse technologies, preferably Databricks Strong understanding of data modelling, lakehouse architecture, ingestion and transformation patterns, and data quality Experience defining engineering standards and promoting best practices Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience coaching, mentoring or enabling engineering teams Nice to Have Experience leading engineering communities, guilds or learning programmes Databricks certification or equivalent practical experience Experience working within platform teams or Centres of Excellence