DataBricks Engineer

Databricks Data Engineer

Location: Madrid, Spain - Hybrid
Contract: Initial 6 months
Day Rate: €275-€300 per day

I'm currently recruiting for a Databricks Data Engineer to join a data-focused team in Madrid.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with strong experience in Databricks, PySpark and Python, who can independently design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines from source systems through to Gold-layer datasets
• Build scalable data processing solutions using Databricks and PySpark
• Develop robust Python-based data engineering solutions
• Implement data ingestion from multiple sources, including APIs, databases and files
• Work with Medallion Architecture - Bronze, Silver and Gold layers
• Perform data transformation using PySpark and SQL
• Process and manage large-scale datasets
• Optimise pipeline performance and Databricks workloads
• Ensure data quality, reliability and maintainability

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
• Advanced PySpark development
• Strong Python programming skills
• Strong SQL and data transformation experience
• Proven experience building end-to-end data pipelines
• Experience with data ingestion from APIs, databases, files and other sources
• Experience implementing Medallion Architecture
• Experience handling large-scale data processing
• Strong understanding of pipeline performance and optimisation
• Strong spoken and written English and Spanish language skills

Working Environment

• Hybrid working environment in Madrid
• Availability to attend the Madrid office on specific days and for important collaborative meetings

The Ideal Profile

The client is specifically looking for a hands-on Data Engineer who is comfortable writing PySpark and Python code and can independently implement pipelines from source systems through to the Gold layer.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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