Senior Data Engineer – Databricks (m/f/*)
Location: Spain (fully remote or hybrid arrangements)
Department: Engineering, growth phase
Job Overview
Design and optimize data processing algorithms as part of a talented, cross‑functional team. Contribute to the advancement of data engineering using the Apache open‑source suite.
What We Offer
* Flexible work options – fully remote or hybrid (must be located in Spain)
* Career acceleration with outstanding colleagues across 3 continents
* Opportunity to shape projects and see impact from ideation to reality
* Work‑life balance with personalized workflow organization
* Annual performance review and regular feedback cycles
* Individual development plan and professional development opportunities
* Paid certifications and unlimited access to Udemy Business
* Local, virtual and global team events
What You’ll Do
* Design, implement and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks Lakehouse Platform, focusing on Apache Spark, Delta Lake and Unity Catalog
* Lead batch and streaming workflows that power analytics, machine‑learning and BI use cases
* Collaborate with data scientists, architects and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into production‑grade solutions
* Optimize performance and cost‑efficiency of Databricks clusters and jobs using 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 advance team Databricks expertise
What You’ll Bring
* Deep hands‑on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS or GCP (Spark – PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, MLflow
* Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
* Solid understanding of distributed computing, data modelling, performance tuning in cloud‑native environments
* Familiarity with orchestration tools (Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform)
* Proactive mindset, strong communication skills and passion for building scalable, reliable data systems
* Professional Spanish & English communication skills (C1 level, written and spoken)
About Us
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.
Founded in Germany (year not disclosed) and operating 8 branches across 7 countries on 3 continents.
* Clients: European Central Bank, HUK‑Coburg, Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s largest car manufacturer
* Contributions: source code to +20 open‑source projects – Ansible, Terraform, NiFi, Kafka, etc.
We thrive on challenge, and our knowledge community promotes a supportive network rather than hierarchy. Constant learning and feedback drive stable development, and we support personal career growth alongside work‑life balance.
We evaluate your application based on your skills and corresponding business requirements. Ultra Tendency welcomes applications from qualified candidates irrespective of race, ethnicity, national or social origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or age.
Data privacy statement: Data Protection for Applicants – Ultra Tendency
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industry: Architecture and Planning
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