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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Explore Group
- **Location:** Granada, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Artificial Intelligence, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Security, Operational Data Store, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Databricks
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/data-engineer-en-granada-ID-371226314

## About the Role

Proven track record within Data Platform Engineering or specialised Data Engineering roles
Deep technical expertise in Databricks administration, workspace management, and SQL Warehouse optimisation
Strong practical experience using dbt for scalable data transformation and testing
Solid background in platform security, governance, and role based access control (RBAC)
Hands on experience utilising AI assisted development and automation tools to enhance workflows
Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with diverse project stakeholders
Desirable Skills
Data modelling experience for both operational and analytical use cases
Hands on experience with Lakehouse Federation for distributed querying
Familiarity with Lakeflow Connect for advanced data ingestion and integration

## Description

Role:Data Platform Engineer (Databricks & dbt)Engagement:Contract / B2BLocation:Fully RemoteAn experienced Data Platform professional is required to join an enterprise data initiative, focusing on the optimisation, governance, and administration of a modern Databricks environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOptimise and monitor Databricks SQL Warehouses to maximise query performance, scalability, and cost efficiency across enterprise workloadsAdminister Databricks workspaces, supporting users, projects, and operational data activitiesManage role based access control (RBAC) and security permissions to ensure robust, compliant data accessBuild, test, document, and deploy transformation pipelines utilising dbtLeverage modern AI tooling to accelerate delivery, automate platform tasks, and improve overall workflow productivityApply enterprise platform governance standards and operational best practicesSupport continuous improvement, documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder collaborationEssential RequirementsProven track record within Data Platform Engineering or specialised Data Engineering rolesDeep technical expertise in Databricks administration, workspace management, and SQL Warehouse optimisationStrong practical experience using dbt for scalable data transformation and testingSolid background in platform security, governance, and role based access control (RBAC)Hands on experience utilising AI assisted development and automation tools to enhance workflowsAbility to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with diverse project stakeholdersDesirable SkillsData modelling experience for both operational and analytical use casesHands on experience with Lakehouse Federation for distributed queryingFamiliarity with Lakeflow Connect for advanced data ingestion and integration


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