Data Engineer

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working model

23 days vacation per year

Top Employer recognition

Descripción de la vacante

GEA Group in the Madrid area seeks a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms powering cloud-based digital applications for food and beverage processing plants. The role collaborates with Product Owners, Software Developers, Automation Engineers, and Process Experts to enable AI- driven analytics and predictive maintenance.

This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain) or other locations, with a hybrid working model and

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft Azure or Databricks certifications.
• 3–7 years of Data Engineering/Cloud Analytics experience.
• Experience with Azure cloud-based data solutions and time-series/industrial data.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, governance, metadata, time-series design, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and IEC 62443 standards.
• Fluent English (B2/C1); Spanish or German is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain data solutions using Azure, Databricks, InfluxDB, and IoT data sources.
• Create and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to support analytics and AI/ML initiatives.
• Model data, define schemas, and enable analytics, reporting, and digital products.
• Develop API-based integrations with REST services and JSON.
• Establish data quality, governance, security, and lifecycle standards.
• Ensure scalable and reliable architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Integrate operational and equipment data with enterprise/cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven business value.

Conocimientos

Data Modeling

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Time-Series DB Design

Query Optimization

Workflow Orchestration

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

English Proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Data Science/Engineering

Herramientas

Azure

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms that support cloud-based digital applications for food and beverage processing plants. Working closely with Product Owners, Software Developers, Automation Engineers, and Process Experts, this role enables advanced analytics, AI solutions, predictive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, and operational reporting. This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain), Naas (Ireland) or Bogota (Colombia), depending on the selected candidate.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Design, develop, and maintain data solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Databricks, InfluxDB, Industrial IoT data sources, and modern data engineering practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to support data integration and analytics.
• Design data models, relationships, and schemas that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and digital products.
• Develop API-based integrations using REST services and JSON.
• Establish standards for data quality, governance, security, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure data architectures are scalable, reliable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support the integration of operational and equipment data from industrial systems into enterprise and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions and enable business value through analytics and AI.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft Azure or Databricks Certifications.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, or Analytics Solutions.
• Experience developing Azure cloud-based data solutions.
• Experience working with large volumes of time-series and industrial data.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Data Modelling
  • Data Governance
  • Metadata Management
  • Time-Series Database Design
  • Query Optimization
  • Workflow Orchestration
  • REST APIs
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Awareness of IEC 62443 standards.
• Desirable knowledge of Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science concepts, with experience supporting AI-driven analytics solutions.
• Fluent English (B2/C1) required.
• Spanish or German would be considered a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ethics, compliance, and professionalism
• Commitment and alignment with business strategies and policies
• Customer-focused and sustainability-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Strong listening skills and cultural awareness
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to innovation
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies

We offer

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026