Senior Data Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Hexagon Geosystems; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Fixed bonus paid twice a year

Life insurance

Private medical insurance option

Modern office in Barcelona

Remote work policy

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A technology leader in measurement solutions is seeking a Senior IT Application Engineer to drive the transition to modern analytics platforms using Microsoft Fabric. The role involves transforming legacy systems, collaborating with international teams, and developing automation scripts. Candidates should have strong expertise in data engineering, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with data analytics tools. This position offers competitive remuneration and a hybrid work model in Barcelona.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric and related components.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Good knowledge of programming languages and tools for Data Engineering (Python, Pandas, SQL, Spark).
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and modeling pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement data requirements.
• Develop automation scripts, ETL workflows, and data transformation processes using Python.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and perform query performance tuning.
• Work with Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements.
• Work on data extraction and integration with SAP S/4HANA (Good to Have).
• Experience with Azure Cloud (Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory) and Power BI.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices across pipelines.

Skills

IT application engineering

Data analytics platforms

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Familiarity with SAP BW

Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Spark

Power BI

SAP BW

SAP S/4HANA

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Git

Data Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Microsoft Power BI

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior IT Application Engineer - Microsoft Fabric (m/f/d)

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At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mining. Yet measurement is only the beginning. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting‑edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Hexagon’s Geosystems division specifically focuses on combining accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry‑tailored workflows to help geodata‑dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision‑making and improved efficiency.

Looking forward, we are striving to enable our customers to meet sustainability and demographic challenges – ultimately advancing them towards truly autonomous solutions.

Measurement is the foundation of progress. When it has to be right, it has to be Hexagon.

ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

We are looking for a Senior IT Application Engineer who is passionate about shaping the future of analytics. You will play a key role in our exciting journey from SAP BW to a modern analytic data platform based on Microsoft Fabric.

What You’ll Do

• Drive the transition from legacy systems to cutting‑edge data solutions.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with a motivated international team.
• Take ownership of challenging projects with ambitious timelines.
• Partner with colleagues who have deep knowledge of our systems and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Deliver solutions that support our business and create real added value.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in IT application engineering and data analytics platforms.
• Motivation and ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Excellent communication skills for working in an international environment.
• A problem‑solving mindset and readiness to tackle complex challenges.
• Familiarity with SAP BW and/or Microsoft Fabric is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize end‑to‑end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and modelling pipelines.
• Develop automation scripts, ETL workflows, and data transformation processes using Python.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and perform query performance tuning.
• Work with Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (business, analytics, SAP teams) to gather and implement data requirements.
• Work on data extraction and integration scenarios with SAP S/4HANA (Good to Have).
• Experience with modern data structures and analytics in the Azure Cloud (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse).
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices across data pipelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Several years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Lakehouse, Dataflows, and related components.
• Good knowledge of and experience with programming languages, libraries, and toolsets for Data Engineering (e.g. Python, Pandas, SQL, Spark).
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Understanding of CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Git‑based workflows.
• Exposure to Power BI or other BI tools.

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive remuneration package: fixed part + bonus paid 2 times a year in March and September. The bonus is calculated according to the company’s performance.
• Stable employment conditions: permanent contract.
• Ticket Restaurants (2420 euro net by year).
• Life insurance paid for by the company.
• Possibility to apply at any time for private medical insurance with Adeslas.
• Modern office in an attractive location in Barcelona (5 minutes walking from Sants Train Station).
• Friendly and international working environment with collaborative spirit. We have employees with +33 different nationalities in our Barcelona office!
• Access to an online platform reserved for our employees where you can benefit from discounts on more than 50 brands including fashion, technology, travel, culture, etc.
• Remote work policy: the company provides 250 euro per year gross to manage internet and other expenses.
• Teleworking model: hybrid model with a lot of flexibility.
• Flexible benefits in transport, education, kindergarten.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hexagon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Hexagon, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. Our people’s passion, creativity, and dedication drive our success, and we strive to be the place where talented individuals want to grow and do their best work. At Hexagon Geosystems, our energy and engagement are reflected in our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Here, you will find opportunities to develop professionally, take on new challenges, and be part of a collaborative culture that values both independent thinking and teamwork.

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