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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Luxoft - **Location:** Cantabria, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Unix, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Dimensional Modeling, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, Windows Shell, Azure Data Lake, Shell Script, SQL Databases, Informix, Data Storage Management, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Database Migration, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cosmos DB, Data Management, Physical Data Models, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-data-engineer-en-ribamontan-al-mar-ID-367675047 ## About the Role Skills Must have Readiness to work until 8.00 pm CET (no need to do overtimes) Overall years of experience required 8+ (at least 1+ year in an Architect position) Strong, recent hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory and Synapse is a must (3+ years). Strong expertise in designing and implementing data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models, to support efficient data storage and retrieval. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks, py Spark for building scalable and reliable data solutions. Extensive experience with building robust and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data lakes or data warehouses. Ability to integrate data from disparate sources, including databases, APIs, and external data providers, using appropriate techniques such as API integration or message queuing. Proficiency in designing and implementing data warehousing solutions (dimensional modeling, star schemas, Data Mesh, Data/Delta Lakehouse, Data Vault) Proficiency in SQL to perform complex queries, data transformations, and performance tuning on cloud-based data storages. Experience integrating metadata and governance processes into cloud-based data platforms Certification in Azure, Databricks, or other relevant technologies is an added advantage Experience with cloud-based analytical databases. Experience with Azure MI, Azure Database for Postgres, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Analysis Services, and Informix. Experience with Python and Python-based ETL tools. Experience with shell scripting in Bash, Unix or windows shell is preferable. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, define technical strategy and architecture, drive delivery of complex data platforms, mentor engineers, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Nice to have Experience with Elasticsearch Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning: Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in data processing workflows and optimize data pipelines for efficient data ingestion and analysis. Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and other cross-functional teams. Ability to plan, estimate and track progress of implementing features Computer Science and data science academic and education credentials Other Languages English: B2 Upper Intermediate Seniority Lead Remote Spain, Spain Req. ## Description Project description The primary goal of the project is the modernization, maintenance and development of an e Commerce platform for a big US-based retail company, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week.Solutions are delivered by several Product Teams focused on different domains - Customer, Loyalty, Search and Browse, Data Integration, Cart.Current overriding priorities are new brands onboarding, re-architecture, database migrations, migration of microservices to a unified cloud-native solution without any disruption to business.Responsibilities We are looking for Data Architect who will be responsible for designing a solution for a big retail company.The main focus is to support processing of big data volumes and integrate solution to current architecture.Skills Must have Readiness to work until 8.00 pm CET (no need to do overtimes) Overall years of experience required 8+ (at least 1+ year in an Architect position) Strong, recent hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory and Synapse is a must (3+ years).Strong expertise in designing and implementing data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models, to support efficient data storage and retrieval.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks, py Spark for building scalable and reliable data solutions.Extensive experience with building robust and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data lakes or data warehouses.Ability to integrate data from disparate sources, including databases, APIs, and external data providers, using appropriate techniques such as API integration or message queuing.Proficiency in designing and implementing data warehousing solutions (dimensional modeling, star schemas, Data Mesh, Data/Delta Lakehouse, Data Vault) Proficiency in SQL to perform complex queries, data transformations, and performance tuning on cloud-based data storages.Experience integrating metadata and governance processes into cloud-based data platforms Certification in Azure, Databricks, or other relevant technologies is an added advantage Experience with cloud-based analytical databases.Experience with Azure MI, Azure Database for Postgres, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Analysis Services, and Informix.Experience with Python and Python-based ETL tools.Experience with shell scripting in Bash, Unix or windows shell is preferable.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, define technical strategy and architecture, drive delivery of complex data platforms, mentor engineers, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.Nice to have Experience with Elasticsearch Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning: Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in data processing workflows and optimize data pipelines for efficient data ingestion and analysis.Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and other cross-functional teams.Ability to plan, estimate and track progress of implementing features Computer Science and data science academic and education credentials Other Languages English: B2 Upper Intermediate Seniority Lead Remote Spain, Spain Req.VR-****** DWH Development Cross Industry Solutions 07/08/2026 Req.VR-****** ## Related Videos - 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