Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake

Deutsche Bank; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DWS Group in Madrid is seeking a Senior Data Engineer specialized in Snowflake to design, build and operate scalable data pipelines powering decision-making, reporting and analytics.

You will collaborate with data governance, platform engineering and stakeholders to raise data quality, reliability and security, leveraging dbt, Python and cloud tools in a hybrid work setup.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering roles.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Snowflake, Snowpark and OpenFlow.
• Strong dbt proficiency (models, macros, packages, testing, deployment).
• Very strong Python skills for pipeline development.
• Experience with data modeling (dimensional, SCD, Data Vault) and governance tooling.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement robust ELT pipelines using dbt on Snowflake.
• Build and maintain data products for core domains (fund accounting, positions, NAV, regulatory reporting).
• Define and enforce data contracts, expectations and alerts.
• Design infrastructure components in Terraform or other IaC tools.
• Collaborate with architects, security engineers, control functions and Chief Data Office to improve security and reliability.
• Work with product owners to translate vision into platform capabilities.

Conocimientos

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

Data governance

English fluent

AI tools usage

Herramientas

Snowflake

dbt

Terraform

Airflow

Snowpark

OpenFlow

Streamlit

Collibra

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake

Location: Madrid

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About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

DWS’s data infrastructure team provides the secure, scalable and trustworthy foundation for storing, processing and distributing critical enterprise data. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and platform components that power decision-making, reporting, and enterprise analytics. You will work closely with data governance teams, platform engineering, and business stakeholders to raise the bar on data quality and reliability.

Your responsibilities –

As Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake, you will:

• Design and implement robust ELT pipelines using dbt on Snowflake, following established data modeling standards
• Build and maintain data products for core domains including fund accounting, positions, NAV, and regulatory reporting
• Define and enforce data contracts, expectations and alerts with
• Design and develop infrastructure components in Terraform or other IaC and infrastructure automation tools
• Collaborate with architects, security engineers, control functions, the Chief Data Office and other stakeholder to improve compliance, security posture and reliability
• Work with product owners to translate product vision and demand into platform capabilities

We are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering roles
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Snowflake, including architecture, performance tuning, Snowpark, OpenFlow and Streamlit
• Strong dbt proficiency (models, macros, packages, testing, deployment)
• Very strong Python skills for pipeline development and tooling
• Experience with common enterprise data modeling, such as dimensional modeling, SCD or Data Vault
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. GCP), StreamSets and Airflow
• Previous exposure to data governance tooling (e.g. Collibra)
• Understanding of asset management and the financial services data domain would be a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in‑person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long‑term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high‑performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.