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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer Barcelona - **Company:** Netquest - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Gitlab-ci, Software Coding, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-data-engineer-barcelona-en-madrid-ID-365614161 ## About the Role Ownership and accountability Strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Clear communication and collaboration Curiosity and willingness to learn Openness and trust Teamwork Delivering reliable solutions, not just writing code Technical Stack We don't expect expertise in every technology below, but experience with most of these or similar areas is highly valued: Python SQL AWS (S3, Athena, Redshift, EMR) or equivalent experience in other cloud platforms Apache Airflow or other orchestrator Docker Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or similar) ## Description We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Barcelona and help us build, improve, and operate data solutions that support our products and business.You will work closely with the Team Lead and other engineers, taking ownership of data pipelines and technical initiatives from design through production.We value engineers who are proactive, reliable, and able to independently drive tasks to completion while collaborating effectively with the team.Our ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with a pragmatic mindset and enjoys solving real-world data problems.You will join a small, experienced, and highly collaborative data team where every engineer has a visible impact on the product and technical direction.Key ResponsibilitiesWe are especially looking for engineers who:Take ownership of problems and drive them to completionCan work independently with minimal supervisionAre comfortable operating production systemsCare about quality and long-term maintainabilityYour daily tasks will be:Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and data productsImprove existing systems and help modernize our data platformCollaborate with analysts, data scientists, and other engineersParticipate in code reviews and technical discussionsContribute to improving engineering practices and standardsTroubleshoot and resolve production issuesWhat We Value the MostOwnership and accountabilityStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to work independentlyClear communication and collaborationCuriosity and willingness to learnOpenness and trustTeamworkDelivering reliable solutions, not just writing codeTechnical StackWe don't expect expertise in every technology below, but experience with most of these or similar areas is highly valued:PythonSQLAWS (S3, Athena, Redshift, EMR) or equivalent experience in other cloud platformsApache Airflow or other orchestratorDockerInfrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or similar)Nice to have:DbtWhat we offerPrivate health insurancewith medical network or reimbursement (50% covered for the employee).Flexible working hours : start between 8:00 and 10:00, finish between 17:00 and 19:00.Intensive Fridays, with early finish between 14:00 and 15:00.Hybrid model : 2 days in the office, the rest working from home.Fresh fruitandquality coffeealways available in the office.Collaborative and innovation-driven environment.Continuous learning and knowledge-sharing culture.Opportunities to influence the data architecture and strategy at company level.At Netquest, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - 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