Senior Data Engineer

EPAM Systems; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan

100% paid sick leave

Referral Program

Professional certification

Language courses

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Madrid is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design scalable data pipelines, manage data quality and integrate APIs, collaborating across teams to deliver robust data products.

This hybrid role in Madrid city center offers exposure to private banking tech, modern tooling like Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, and a culture focused on learning and career growth. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data/backend with Python, data modeling, and cloud data services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend with data focus.
• Expert-level Python with Pandas or Polars.
• Experience with data orchestration frameworks (Dagster, Airflow).
• Strong data modelling, ETL patterns and performance considerations.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD.
• Hands-on SQL with relational databases (MS SQL preferred).
• Cloud data/compute services (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Commitment to robust, well-tested data systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimize scalable Python-based ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Orchestrate data pipelines using Dagster, Airflow or similar tools.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines for batch, incremental and streaming data.
• Integrate with internal and external APIs with robust auth and data quality.
• Implement dimensional modelling and domain-driven data models.
• Manage application lifecycle and reduce architecture debt.
• Deploy and monitor pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes and GitLab.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for data workflows and infra components.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and platform teams.
• Support troubleshooting and incident response; participate in architecture discussions.

Skills

Python

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

SQL

Docker/Kubernetes

Airflow/Dagster

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Dagster

Airflow

Polars/Pandas

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in Data Engineering and an interest in financial services? Join as a Senior Data Engineer and help build and evolve enterprise data ecosystems for customers. Design scalable data pipelines, ensure high-quality data flows and integrate complex APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and reliable data products.

This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!

Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimize scalable Python-based ETL/ELT pipelines using frameworks such as pandas or Polars
• Orchestrate data pipelines using Dagster, Airflow or similar tools
• Develop efficient data ingestion pipelines for batch, incremental and streaming scenarios
• Integrate with internal and external APIs ensuring robust authentication, error handling and data quality
• Implement best-in-class data models including dimensional modelling and domain-driven structures
• Manage application lifecycle and reduce architecture debt
• Deploy, operate and monitor data pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes and GitLab
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data workflows and infrastructure components
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and platform teams to enhance data services and deployment processes
• Support troubleshooting, incident response and participate in architecture discussions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering or backend engineering with a strong data focus
• Expert-level Python skills with frameworks such as pandas or Polars
• Experience with data orchestration frameworks (Dagster, Airflow or similar)
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL patterns and performance considerations
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD
• Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases (MS SQL preferred)
• Practical experience with Azure data and compute services or comparable AWS/GCP experience
• Passion for building robust, maintainable and well-tested data systems
• Strong focus on scalability, reliability, data quality and monitoring

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated environments such as finance, insurance or healthcare
• Certifications in cloud, Kubernetes or DevOps (CKA, AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices and API-driven architectures
• Commitment to automation, reproducibility and DevOps practices
• Creativity and new ideas to enhance the platform
• Ability to work under pressure and tough deadlines
• Strong communication skills and product-thinking mindset
• Comfortable working in agile environments
• Fluency in Spanish

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.