Senior Data Engineer at Jobgether – Spain

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer in Spain.

This role offers the chance to lead the development and optimization of large-scale data pipelines that power critical business intelligence products. You will work on end-to-end data engineering, from ingestion and transformation to ensuring operational reliability at massive scale. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect and maintain robust, cloud-based data systems while leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency. You will tackle complex challenges in data modeling, streaming, and cloud infrastructure, contributing directly to the performance and growth of products used by tens of thousands of users worldwide. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and wants to make a measurable impact on large-scale data operations.

• Design, build, and deploy scalable data pipelines handling large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources (APIs, Webhooks, SFTP, Cloud Storage)
• Implement advanced data transformations and domain modeling to unify and maintain high-quality data products
• Improve legacy processes by modernizing data architectures and ensuring system scalability and stability
• Enhance operational excellence through automated testing, observability, monitoring, and self-healing mechanisms
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, performing deep-dive analyses to identify root causes
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, support, and business teams to align on requirements and ensure smooth operations
• Apply AI and automation tools to accelerate development, debugging, and recurring operational tasks

• Extensive experience architecting, designing, and maintaining complex data architectures and pipelines
• Strong proficiency in Python for large-scale data processing and pipeline development
• Hands-on experience with data cloud technologies, streaming systems (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub), and cloud database solutions (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Practical knowledge of major cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Ability to navigate technical discussions with engineers and communicate complex data flows to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve development speed, quality, and operational efficiency
• Fluency in English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for building reliable, scalable systems and continuously improving production processes

• Flexible time off and autonomy to manage your work-life balance
• Health and wellness support including 100% covered health insurance for you and your dependents
• Flexible retribution through optional tax-free benefits for food, transportation, or childcare
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, mentorship, and conferences
• Impactful work shaping products relied on by tens of thousands of users worldwide
• Remote-friendly environment, enabling work from anywhere in Spain
• Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent