Job Title: Data Engineer (Contract)
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Fully Remote (within Spain only)
Eligibility: Must be an EU Citizen and have an active Limited company
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Role Overview:
My client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support key data initiatives on an initial 6-month contract. The role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining reliable, scalable data pipelines and ensuring high standards of data quality, governance, and interoperability.
You will work in a modern, cloud-based environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions that support critical business and scientific use cases. This role is fully remote, provided you are based in Spain.
Data Engineering
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Python
* Work extensively with JSON and JSON Schema to ensure structured, consistent data
* Implement and maintain data validation frameworks to enforce data quality standards
* Orchestrate and manage workflows using Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar tools
* Manage schema registries, including schema versioning and controlled evolution
* Align datasets with controlled vocabularies and ontologies to ensure semantic consistency
* Utilize cloud-based data services for scalable data processing and storage
* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows
* Develop and support automated testing and monitoring to ensure data reliability and performance
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and governance standards
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in Data Engineering, particularly Python-based ETL development
* Solid understanding of JSON, JSON Schema, and data modeling principles
* Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, or equivalent)
* Experience implementing data validation, testing, and xohynlm monitoring frameworks
* Familiarity with schema registry tools and schema versioning practices
* Experience working with cloud data platforms and services
* Strong understanding of CI/CD principles applied to data pipelines
* Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
* EU citizenship and current residence in Spain (mandatory)
Nice to Have
* Experience with controlled vocabularies, ontology alignment, or semantic data modeling
* Exposure to metadata management platforms or data catalogs
* Previous experience in life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries