Data Engineer - Market Risk & Big Data Automation (Relocation to Spain)

Remote Recruitment; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial technology team is seeking a Data Engineer to join their office in Málaga, Spain. In this role, you will define and automate data processing workflows using advanced technologies such as Databricks and Spark Scala. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL and ETL design skills, along with a willingness to relocate and work in an international environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic setting focused on data optimization.

Formación

• Solid experience in data engineering or data operations.
• Strong proficiency in SQL with complex queries.
• Hands-on knowledge of Control-M and Job as Code.
• Experience with testing methodologies in complex environments.
• Willingness to relocate to Málaga, Spain.

Responsabilidades

• Define and automate data processing workflows using Databricks, Spark Scala, and Airflow.
• Design and document ETL processes.
• Prepare and transform data for processing and reporting.
• Automate and schedule data processes using Control-M.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations.

Conocimientos

SQL

ETL design

Data modelling

Data pipeline orchestration

Control-M

Job as Code

Testing methodologies

Data validation

Professional competence in English

Herramientas

Databricks

Spark Scala

Airflow

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Are you a data-driven professional ready to take your career global? We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a leading UK-based financial technology team operating in the Markets Data Hub division. Based in Málaga, Spain, you’ll play a critical role in defining and automating data processes using cutting-edge Big Data technologies within a Market Risk environment.

This position is ideal for someone with strong SQL, ETL, and process design expertise who is eager to step into a role focused more on process definition and automation than pure development. If you're passionate about transforming data operations and excited about relocating to Spain, this is your chance to thrive in a world-class international team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and automate data processing workflows using tools like Databricks, Spark Scala, and Airflow within a market risk context.
• Design and document ETL processes and ensure alignment with department standards.
• Prepare and transform data for processing and reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Use Control-M and Job as Code frameworks to automate and schedule data processes.
• Create and manage requests in line with team procedures for software deployment and process configuration.
• Conduct and validate integrated test executions as part of automation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and risk teams, to streamline data operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid experience working on technology-focused projects in data engineering or data operations.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and confident in writing and optimising complex queries.
• Proven experience in ETL design, data modelling, and data pipeline orchestration.
• Hands-on knowledge of Control-M and understanding of Job as Code for automation.
• Experience with testing methodologies and data validation in complex environments.
• Professional competence in English, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to relocate to Málaga, Spain and work in an international, fast-paced setting.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Scala and Big Data tools such as Spark Scala, Databricks, and Airflow.
• Prior experience in the banking sector or understanding of market risk metrics and financial products.