Senior Engineer, Data Engineering

Trueflag; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company in Madrid is seeking a Principal Engineer to design and implement critical data systems that combat fake news. This role requires over 10 years of experience in production-grade software development, fluency in Spanish and English, and proficiency with various technical tools. A positive work environment and flexibility are offered, along with the option for remote work or access to a coworking space. Join us to make a significant impact in the fight against misinformation.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Team-building activities

Full remote work option

Positive work environment

Formación

• 10+ years building production-grade software in roles such as Data Engineer.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement data pipelines and microservices.
• Mentor engineering teams and guide technical leaders.
• Define the orchestration and roadmap for the data infrastructure.
• Drive strategic initiatives at the architectural level.

Conocimientos

Building API endpoints using Python (FastAPI)

Expertise in SQL (MariaDB)

Expertise in NoSQL (MongoDB)

Familiarity with event-driven architectures

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Understanding of data quality and governance

Familiar with workflow orchestration tools

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

What you will do

As a Principal Engineer, your mission will be to design and implement the data pipelines, microservices, and information architecture that power the intelligent agents we're building to fight disinformation and fake news.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the main technical reference across the organization, making executive-level decisions to ensure that our data infrastructure aligns with and supports business objectives.
• Mentor engineering teams and guide other technical leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Evaluate and adopt cutting‑edge tools, methodologies, and architectures based on both market trends and internal needs, ensuring solutions with long‑lasting, cross‑project impact.
• Define the orchestration and roadmap for the company’s entire data infrastructure, setting the foundation for scalable and reliable systems.
• Shape the long‑term technical vision and strategy for our data ecosystem, integrating it with broader business goals.
• Drive strategic initiatives at the architectural level, establishing standards, governance policies, and best practices across the organization.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: +10 years building production‑grade software in roles such as Data Engineer.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Language: Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Bonus: If you have experience in Scale‑ups.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in building API endpoints using Python (FastAPI) or TypeScript.
• Expertise in SQL (MariaDB), NoSQL (MongoDB) and Columnar Databases.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI / CD pipelines.
• Understanding of data quality and governance best practices.
• Familiar with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory.

What we offer

The opportunity to work on a meaningful project that makes a real impact by combating fake news and misinformation.

Full remote work, with the option to join a coworking space at our headquarters if you’re based in Madrid or Vigo.

Offsites and team‑building activities.

A positive work environment where your work truly matters.

Flexible working hours to help you work‑life balance.