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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Trinetix
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, BigQuery, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Transformation, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/lead-data-engineer-en-malaga-ID-367778646

## About the Role

5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related fields
Strong SQL expertise and experience designing complex data transformations
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g., GCP BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake)
Data platforms experience. ELT or ETL, orchestration such as Airflow or dbt, Spark, data warehouses and lakehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks, streaming such as Kafka or Kinesis, metadata and data quality
Proficiency in Python
Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and data structuring for analytics
Experience working with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data solutions
Ability to balance hands-on delivery with technical guidance
Nice-to-Haves
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, or metadata management concepts
Experience working with cross-domain data (e.g., customer, product, transactions)
Exposure to financial services or other data-intensive industries
Experience supporting migration or evolution of data platforms (e.g., toward Databricks)
Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Cloud Composer)
Exposure to data modeling concepts (e.g., dimensional models, data marts, reusable datasets)

## Description

We are looking for aLead Data Engineerto drive the design and implementation of scalable data solutions, pipelines, and analytics-ready datasets.What You'll DoLead design and implementation of data pipelines, transformations, and curated datasetsTranslate business requirements into structured data solutions and modelsGuide and execute development of reusable, analytics-ready data assetsEnsure consistency in how key data elements are defined and used across systemsCollaborate with stakeholders to define and refine data requirements and logicReview and guide engineering work to ensure quality, performance, and scalabilityEstablish best practices for data engineering, transformation, and data qualitySupport integration of data across multiple domains and systemsContribute to architecture decisions across data platforms and toolingMentor and support other engineers on the teamWhat You BringMust-Haves5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related fieldsStrong SQL expertise and experience designing complex data transformationsHands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g., GCP BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake)Data platforms experience. ELT or ETL, orchestration such as Airflow or dbt, Spark, data warehouses and lakehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks, streaming such as Kafka or Kinesis, metadata and data qualityProficiency in PythonStrong understanding of data modeling concepts and data structuring for analyticsExperience working with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data solutionsAbility to balance hands-on delivery with technical guidanceNice-to-HavesFamiliarity with data governance, lineage, or metadata management conceptsExperience working with cross-domain data (e.g., customer, product, transactions)Exposure to financial services or other data-intensive industriesExperience supporting migration or evolution of data platforms (e.g., toward Databricks)Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Cloud Composer)Exposure to data modeling concepts (e.g., dimensional models, data marts, reusable datasets)What's in It for YouImpact at scale. Help shape enterprise AI, software, and data programs across industries.Growth and mastery. Work with a seasoned team from leading consulting and technology backgrounds.Build real products. Work on production ready assets with autonomy over key technical decisions.About UsEstablished in ****, Trinetix is a dynamic tech service provider supporting enterprise clients around the world.Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we have a global team of over 1,000 professionals and delivery centers across Europe, the United States, and Argentina. We partner with leading global brands, delivering innovative digital solutions across Fintech, Professional Services, Logistics, Healthcare, and Agriculture.Our operations are driven by a strong business vision, a people-first culture, and a commitment to responsible growth. We actively give back to the community through various CSR activities and adhere to international principles for sustainable development and business ethics.To learn more about how we collect, process, and store your personal data, please review our Privacy Notice:Requirements


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