Data Engineer

Title: Data Engineer Location: Madrid, Spain (5 days per week on-site) Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 per annum + benefits Industry: Software / Artificial Intelligence Employment Type: Full-time About the Company - Our client who are a fast-growing and exciting Software and AI business at an early stage of development. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to help shape both the technology and the culture of a company from the ground up. They are building a high-calibre team of talented individuals who want to solve complex problems and create impactful data-driven solutions. An exciting aspect of joining a newly created business at this stage is the opportunity to help define our culture from the very beginning. The Role We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our client's Data Analytics Team. This role focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines into the firm’s central data platform while supporting the ongoing development, testing, and optimisation of the platform. The objective is to ensure the availability, reliability, and integrity of the data that underpins the investment process. Key Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development - Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines - Integrate data from external vendors, sell-side partners, and other providers into the central data platform - Ensure efficient and scalable data ingestion processes Platform Development & Testing - Contribute to the development and enhancement of the central data platform - Ensure the platform evolves alongside changing business requirements - Conduct regular testing to maintain system performance and stability - Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues when necessary Platform Maintenance & Data Reliability - Maintain the platform to ensure uninterrupted access to critical data - Continuously verify the quality, consistency, and integrity of data - Support the data needs of the investment process Continuous Improvement & Collaboration - Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve data accessibility and usability - Identify opportunities to implement advanced analytics technologies - Support innovation and efficiency through improved data engineering practices Candidate Profile Experience - 3–6 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a related role - Proven experience designing and building data pipelines Education - Bachillerato grades of 9.0 or above (Ideal) - Minimum 7.0 in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a hard science, or a related technical field from a leading university Technical Skills - Strong proficiency in SQL and Python - Experience with AWS and modern data management technologies - Familiarity with version control systems (Git) - Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow Additional Skills - Strong ability to test and troubleshoot data platforms - Demonstrated track record of improving data reliability and quality - Excellent communication skills - Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment - Self-starter, highly detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies Why Join Us - Be part of a high-growth AI and software company at an early stage - Help shape the culture and technical foundations of the business - Work with talented colleagues tackling complex data challenges - Competitive salary €60,000 – €80,000 plus benefits - Opportunity for rapid professional growth