Senior Data Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Data Engineer role at Ultra Tendency. Our Engineering department is growing and we're looking for a Senior Data Engineer – Databricks (m/f/*) to join our team in Spain and support our global growth. What We Offer Flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid arrangements (candidates must be located in Spain). A chance to accelerate your career and work with outstanding colleagues in a supportive learning community split across 3 continents. Contribute your ideas to unique projects and make an impact by turning them into reality. Balance work and personal life through our workflow organization and choose where you work. Annual performance review and regular feedback cycles, generating distinct value by connecting colleagues through networks rather than hierarchies. Individual development plan and professional development opportunities. Educational resources such as paid certifications, unlimited access to Udemy Business, etc. Local, virtual, and global team events, in which UT colleagues become acquainted with one another. What You'll Do Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks Lakehouse Platform with a strong focus on Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog. Lead the development of batch and streaming data workflows that power analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence use cases. Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into robust, production‑grade solutions. Optimize performance and cost‑efficiency of Databricks clusters and jobs, leveraging tools such as 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 contribute to the evolution of the team’s Databricks expertise. What You'll Bring Deep hands‑on experience with Databricks on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and MLflow. Strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Solid understanding of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance tuning in cloud‑native environments. Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Databricks Workflows, Airflow) and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform). A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for building scalable, reliable data systems. Professional Spanish & English communication skills (C1‑level, written and spoken). Did we pique your interest, or do you have any questions? We want to hear from you: contact us at contact@ultratendency.com. 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 in 2005, UT has developed a reliable client base and now runs 8 branches in 7 countries across 3 continents. At Ultra Tendency we contribute source code to +20 open‑source projects including Ansible, Terraform, NiFi, and Kafka. We evaluate your application based on your skills and corresponding business requirements. Ultra Tendency welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless 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 level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ultra Tendency by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr