Data Engineer

TheFork
Barcelona, Spain
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English, Spanish
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Software as a Service Cloud Computing Code Review Information Engineering Data Governance Data Infrastructure Data Transformation Python (Programming Language) Data Streaming Data Storage Technologies
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Pyspark Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Real Time Data Machine Learning Operations Terraform Data Pipelines Databricks

Job description

As a Senior Data Engineer, your mission will be to build and evolve the data platform that powers critical business decisions, advanced analytics, and AI-driven products. You will combine hands-on technical execution, helping define architecture, establish engineering best practices, and support the growth of the wider Data team. This is a highly strategic role with direct impact on the company’s ability to scale its data and AI capabilities. The Role: You will work within a modern cloud-based data ecosystem built around Databricks, AWS, and modern data engineering practices. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Participating in key decisions regarding the architecture and evolution of the data platform.
  • Designing and building scalable, reliable, and efficient data pipelines.
  • Enabling new Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning use cases in production environments.
  • Driving technical initiatives and contributing to the growth and maturity of the Data function.
  • Optimizing data storage, processing, and performance within cloud environments.
  • Ensuring high standards of data quality, governance, observability, and security.
  • Collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business stakeholders.
  • Supporting AI and ML initiatives through the creation of datasets, feature stores, monitoring, and platform capabilities.
  • Defining engineering standards, deployment practices, and technical documentation.
  • Providing mentorship through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
  • Proven experience building and scaling modern data platforms and data pipelines.
  • Strong expertise in Python and PySpark.
  • Hands-on experience working with Databricks in production environments.
  • Experience with Medallion Architecture and modern data platform concepts.
  • Understanding of Data Mesh principles, domain ownership models, and data products.
  • Experience working with AWS cloud environments.
  • Experience using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Strong knowledge of dbt for data transformation and modelling.
  • Solid understanding of data governance, quality, observability, and reliability.
  • Experience leading technical initiatives and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • A mindset focused on business impact, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Spanish and English Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting AI and Machine Learning products in production.
  • Knowledge of MLOps tools and practices.
  • Experience with streaming or near real-time data architectures.
  • Cloud, Data, or Databricks certifications.
  • Previous experience in fintech, SaaS, or other high-growth technology environments.

Benefits & conditions

Our emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes. Our mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent. What sets us apart is our in-depth understanding of each partner (being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence., + Permanent contract.

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Flexible benefits package.
  • Regular team events and company offsites.
  • Strong opportunities for career growth and professional development. Inscribirse en esta oferta Recibir ofertas similares por correo electrónico Al crear una alerta, aceptas nuestros Términos y condiciones y Política de privacidad, y el uso de cookies.

About the company

We are Merlin Digital Partner! A leading IT and Digital headhunting company who stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience. We’ve successfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweights such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell, among others., Volver a la última búsqueda Trabajos ) Cataluña ) Barcelona ) Senior Data Engineer (Fintech) ( volver a la última búsqueda Recibir ofertas similares por correo electrónico No gracias, llévame a la oferta de empleo Al crear una alerta, aceptas nuestros Términos y condiciones y Política de privacidad, y el uso de cookies. Inscribirse en esta oferta

Profesiones

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