Data Engineer

Nexthink; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers 11 EUR

Unlimited vacation

Relocation support

Gym/subscription allowance

Job summary

Nexthink in Madrid, Spain, is seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain robust data pipelines, transform complex datasets into insights, and build the analytics infrastructure that drives strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate across teams, implement ETL/ELT processes, develop Power BI dashboards, and push data quality, modeling, and automation to the next level.

The role requires 4+ years of experience and strong SQL, Python, and DAX skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data analyst, data engineer, or similar role.
• Proven experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development.
• Advanced proficiency in DAX and Power Query for data modeling and report development.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, transforming, and managing relational data.
• Strong Python skills, including data manipulation, automation, and pipeline scripting; testing and code quality practices.
• Experience building interactive Power BI reports from multiple data sources.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines from multiple sources.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability through validation and monitoring.
• Build data models to support scalable reporting and analytics.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Apply DAX and Power Query to deliver performant reports.
• Define and track KPIs across business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Mentor colleagues on data engineering best practices.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Power BI

Power Query

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

Tools

DAX

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and intellectually curious Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and maintain robust data pipelines, transform complex datasets into actionable insights, and build the analytical infrastructure that drives strategic decision-making. You are autonomous, analytically minded, and thrive in environments where the problem is not always well-defined.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & ETL

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability through validation, cleansing, and monitoring processes.
• Build and optimize data models to support reporting and analytics at scale.
• Explore and integrate LLM and AI capabilities into our data workflows, turning raw data into insights that explain themselves.

Data Analysis & Visualization

• Conduct in-depth analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and business opportunities.
• Develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Apply DAX calculations and Power Query transformations to deliver performant, maintainable reports.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across business units.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve data processes and reporting efficiency.
• Optimize reports and data models for scalability across large datasets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across the organization to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in data engineering and analytics, supporting colleagues with guidance and best practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects that require both technical depth and business acumen.
• 4+years of experience in a data analyst, data engineer, or similar role.
• Proven experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development.
• Advanced proficiency in DAX and Power Query for data modeling and report development.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, transforming, and managing relational data.
• Strong Python skills, including data manipulation, automation, and pipeline scripting; experience with testing and code quality practices is a plus.
• Experience building interactive Power BI reports from multiple data sources.
• Analytical, curious, and autonomous — comfortable navigating ambiguous problems independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and business audiences.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory for orchestrating data workflows.
• Exposure to Azure Synapse Analytics for large-scale data processing.

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1200 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.

If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you!

Check what we offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Amazing centrally located offices near the Bernabeu Stadium.
• Private Health Insurance (Sanitas) and daily meal vouchers of 11 EURwill be entirely covered by us.
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
• Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 23 days of holidays we offer)plus 3 company-paid volunteer days.
• Up to 25 EUR per month for a gym subscription.
• Flexible compensation plan for childcare & public transportation.
• Reimbursement of up to 50% of the cost of English & Spanish classes.
• Fresh fruit, cookies,soft drinks and protein shakes at the office.
• Regular company and team events like Pizza talks, Team Building activities, Christmas parties, hosting Meetup at the office and more!
• Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
• We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country. …