Senior Analytics Engineer

Jobgether; Spain; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer based in Spain to lead the development of a world-class data platform supporting global mining operations. You will bridge data engineering and BI, turning complex data into actionable insights and scalable data products.

Collaborating with data engineers, analytics architects and senior stakeholders, you will design data models, KPI frameworks, and reporting standards, while guiding data governance and cloud-native implementations, including

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and modeling with indexing knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Azure data storage/processing (Data Lake, Synapse).
• Proficiency in Databricks for data product development and large-scale transforms.
• Experience transforming semi-structured data (JSON/XML).
• Solid data governance and data quality understanding, security best practices.
• Excellent communication, able to present complex findings to varied audiences.
• Master's degree in CS/DS/SE or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of high-quality data products across the full data lifecycle.
• Build robust, scalable, well-documented data models with cross-functional teams.
• Ingest, transform, and validate data from diverse sources (JSON/XML).
• Deliver clean datasets and pipelines for analytics and ML applications.
• Collaborate to define KPI frameworks, reporting standards, and governance.
• Integrate datasets with data engineering for predictive modelling.
• Create dashboards and reporting with Power BI to inform decisions.
• Evaluate and improve data flows; influence platform design.
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and error-handling for quality.
• Maintain data dictionaries and lineage artefacts.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

Azure Data Lake

Azure Synapse Analytics

Databricks

JSON

XML

Power BI

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer based in Spain.

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing a world-class data platform supporting a leading global mining operation. You will work at the intersection of data engineering and business intelligence, transforming complex operational data into reliable, reusable, and actionable insights. Your work will empower business leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions across international operations. Collaborating with data engineers, analytics architects, and senior stakeholders, you will design scalable data products and establish robust data modelling practices. You will also contribute to predictive analytics, KPI frameworks, and enterprise-wide reporting standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence data strategy and drive innovation within a global, technology-driven environment.

Accountabilities

You will lead the development and delivery of high-quality data products, ensuring that operational data is transformed into reliable assets that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.

• Design and build data products across the full data lifecycle, from data ingestion and transformation to serving and consumption.
• Develop robust, scalable, and well-documented data models in collaboration with business users, data engineers, and analytics architects.
• Extract, transform, and validate data from diverse sources, including JSON and XML feeds, applying effective metadata management practices.
• Deliver clean, tested, and code-reviewed datasets and data pipelines ready for analytical and machine learning applications.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define KPI frameworks, reporting standards, and data governance best practices.
• Work closely with data engineering teams to enhance data product design and integrate datasets for predictive models.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate existing data flows and recommend improvements, influencing platform architects and engineers to optimize data processes.
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms to ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data dictionaries and data lineage artefacts.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines extensive experience in data engineering and analytics with strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

• At least 8 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or a closely related software engineering discipline.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation, with deep expertise in data modelling and indexing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services for data storage and processing, such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency in Databricks for building data products and performing large-scale data transformations.
• Experience working with and transforming semi-structured data formats, particularly JSON and XML.
• Solid understanding of data governance, data quality principles, and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings and data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience with additional cloud providers, such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform, alongside Azure.
• Previous experience in mining, commodities, or heavy industry operational data.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote, office-based, or hybrid options.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package.
• Personalized career development and growth opportunities.
• Professional development resources, including mentorship programs, technical talks, training sessions, and Centers of Excellence.
• Active technical communities with regular knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Education reimbursement to support continuous learning.
• Anniversary gifts and recognition.
• Corporate events and team-building activities.
• Additional benefits depending on the employee's location.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!