Senior Data Engineer - Databricks (m/f/*)

Ultra Tendency; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A premier Data Engineering consultancy in Madrid is seeking a Senior Data Engineer experienced in Databricks and Python. This role offers flexible working conditions, where you will design and maintain scalable data pipelines and lead the development of data workflows. Ideal candidates have strong skills in cloud technologies and CI/CD practices, with a commitment to data quality and governance. This position fosters a supportive work environment to accelerate your career in data engineering.

Servicios

Flexible work options

Paid certifications

Annual performance review

Formación

• Deep hands-on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Databricks Workflows.
• Proactive mindset with strong communication skills.
• C1-level Spanish & English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
• Lead the development of batch and streaming data workflows.
• Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of Databricks jobs.
• Mentor junior engineers in Databricks best practices.

Conocimientos

Databricks

Python

Spark (PySpark/Scala)

Distributed computing

CI/CD pipelines

SQL

Data modeling

Orchestration tools

English

Spanish

Herramientas

Databricks Lakehouse Platform

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Descripción del empleo

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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

As Senior Data Engineer (m/f/*), you design and optimize data processing algorithms on a talented, cross-functional team. You are familiar with the Apache open-source suite of technologies and want to contribute to the advancement of data engineering.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid arrangements (candidates must be located in Spain)
• A chance to accelerate your career and work with outstanding colleagues in a supportive learning community split across 3 continents
• Contribute your ideas to our unique projects and make an impact by turning them into reality
• Balance your work and personal life through our workflow organization and decide yourself if you workat home, in the office, or on a hybrid setup
• Annual performance review, and regular feedback cycles, generating distinct value by connecting colleagues through networks rather than hierarchies
• Educational resources such as paid certifications, unlimited access to Udemy Business, etc.
• Local, virtual, and global team events, in which UT colleagues become acquainted with one another

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks Lakehouse Platform, with a strong focus on Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Lead the development of batch and streaming data workflows that power analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence use cases.
• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into robust, production-grade solutions.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of Databricks clusters and jobs, leveraging tools like Photon, Auto Loader, and Job Workflows.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, governance, and security within the Databricks environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the evolution of the team’s Databricks expertise.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Deep hands-on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance tuning in cloud-native environments.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for building scalable, reliable data systems.
• Professional Spanish & English communication skills (C1-level, written and spoken).

Did we pique your interest, or do you have any questions?

Ultra Tendency is an international premier Data Engineering consultancy forBig Data, Cloud, Streaming,IIoT andMicroservices. 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 includingAnsible, Terraform,NiFi, andKafka. 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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