Senior Engineer, Data Engineering

Ultra Tendency; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Data Engineering consultancy in Spain seeks a Senior Data Engineer with expertise in Databricks to design and maintain data pipelines. Responsibilities include developing data workflows for analytics and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in Python or Scala and a proactive mindset. This role offers flexible work options in a supportive environment, facilitating a balance between work and personal life.

Servicios

Flexible work options

Annual performance review

Individual development plan

Team events

Formación

• Deep hands-on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including Spark (PySpark / Scala).
• Solid understanding of distributed computing and performance tuning in cloud-native environments.
• Professional Spanish & English communication skills (C1-level, written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
• Lead the development of data workflows for analytics and machine learning use cases.
• Establish best practices for data quality and governance within the Databricks environment.

Conocimientos

Databricks

Apache Spark

Python

Scala

CI/CD

Data governance

Cloud-native environments

Herramientas

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Airflow

Descripción del empleo

Our Engineering department 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.

Company Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with 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).

Benefits

Flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid arrangements (candidates must be located in Spain). Balance your work and personal life through our workflow organization and decide yourself if you work at 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. Individual development plan, professional development opportunities. Local, virtual, and global team events, in which UT colleagues become acquainted with one another.

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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