Senior Data Consultant (m/f/*)

Ultra Tendency; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Data Engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Consultant to join their team in Madrid, Spain. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Databricks and Apache Spark to guide clients in designing scalable data architectures. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals, mentor junior staff, and contribute to innovative data projects. This position offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive community.

Servicios

Flexible work options

Career advancement opportunities

Access to learning resources

Formación

• Proven experience in data consulting or architecture, with hands-on expertise in Databricks.
• Deep knowledge of Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on the design and implementation of scalable data architectures.
• Translate complex business requirements into data strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices.
• Mentor junior consultants.

Conocimientos

Data consulting

Apache Spark

Python

Stakeholder management

CI/CD pipelines

Data modeling

Spanish (C1)

English (C1)

Herramientas

Databricks

Terraform

Airflow

Descripción del empleo

Our Data & Engineering community is growing, and we’re now looking for a Senior Data Consultant (m/f/*) to join our team in Spain, supporting our global growth.

As a Senior Data Consultant, you will combine deep hands‑on experience in modern data platforms — particularly Databricks — with a strategic, client‑oriented mindset. You’ll advise organizations on how to design, implement, and scale data‑driven architectures, while guiding them through every stage of their digital transformation journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid arrangements (candidates must be located in Spain)
• The chance to accelerate your career and work with outstanding colleagues in a collaborative, global learning community across three continents
• Opportunities to shape cutting‑edge data projects and see your ideas implemented in real‑world solutions
• Balance your work and personal life: choose to work from home, in the office, or in a hybrid setup
• Annual performance reviews and continuous feedback focused on collaboration and growth, not hierarchy
• A personalized development plan and professional advancement opportunities
• Access to learning resources — paid certifications, unlimited Udemy Business, and more
• Local, virtual, and global team events to connect with colleagues worldwide

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Advise clients on the design and implementation of scalable data architectures using Databricks Lakehouse Platform, with a strong focus on Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog
• Translate complex business requirements into data strategies, architecture blueprints, and technical roadmaps
• Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines for analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence workloads
• Collaborate with stakeholders — from executives to technical teams — to align data initiatives with business goals
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices within Databricks and related ecosystems
>Support pre‑sales and discovery activities by identifying client needs and defining technical approaches
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the growth of our Databricks and data consulting expertise
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in cloud data platforms and AI‑driven analytics

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Proven experience in data consulting or architecture, with hands‑on expertise in Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Deep knowledge of Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Solid understanding of data modeling, distributed computing, and performance optimization in cloud environments
• Experience advising or working directly with enterprise clients on data modernization or cloud migration projects
• Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English (C1 level, written and spoken)

Did we pique your interest, or do you have any questions?
We’d love to hear from you — contact us at [e-mail]

ABOUT US

Ultra Tendency is an international premier Data Engineering consultancy for Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT and Microservices. We design, build, and operate large‑scale data‑driven applications for major enterprises such as the European Central Bank, HUK‑Coburg, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest car manufacturer. Founded in Germany in 2010, UT has developed a reliable client base and now runs 8 branches in 7 countries across 3 continents.

We do more than just leverage tech, we build it. At Ultra Tendency we contribute source code to +20 open‑source projects including Ansible, Terraform, NiFi, and Kafka. Our impact on tech and business is there for anyone to see. Enterprises seek out Ultra Tendency because we solve the problems others cannot.

We love the challenge: together, we tackle diverse and unique projects you will find nowhere else. In our knowledge community, you will be a part of a supportive network, not a hierarchy. Constant learning and feedback are our drivers for stable development. With us you can develop your individual career through work‑life balance.

We evaluate your application based on your skills and corresponding business requirements. Ultra Tendency welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, national or social origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age.

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