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# Data Engineer - Intermediate

- **Company:** Equifax
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Git, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18bd8e41bc6a2d4a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
 * Proven proficiency in Python, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools.
 * Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a closely related role-specifically building and maintaining data pipelines, troubleshooting issues, ingesting/transforming data, designing and implementing complex data models, and optimizing performance.
 * Intermediate English language proficiency (written and spoken).
 * Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment., * Cloud Certification (preferably GCP).
 * Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies.
 * Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Aha!, and Git.
 * Strong self-motivation with the ability to communicate and present complex technical solutions to diverse audiences (executives, managers, clients, or third parties).
 * Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
 * Fast learner with a versatile, reliable approach to solving new technical challenges.

## Description

* With moderate supervision, manage project progress, metadata collection, development, and overall execution.
 * Perform investigations on internal and external stakeholder queries under the high-level direction of the Team Leader.
 * Analyze problems, identify root causes, formulate findings/observations, suggest resolutions, and communicate them to internal/external stakeholders with moderate guidance from the Team Leader.
 * Maintain current knowledge of industry regulatory requirements (e.g., reporting mandates, concepts, procedures, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks). Support internal/external queries regarding data standards.
 * Enter and maintain accurate information within the documentation repository.
 * Follow established security protocols and actively identify and report potential vulnerabilities.
 * Perform intermediate-level data quality checks following established procedures.


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