Data Engineer (Madrid, Telecommunications)

Location: Hybrid work in Madrid, Spain; flexible schedule includes telecommuting.

Company

hirify.global develops an AI-driven analytics and orchestration platform and high-speed Wi-Fi routers for telecommunications providers, enabling real-time network management and troubleshooting.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines with Databricks, PySpark, and SQL.
• Build Databricks Jobs and Workflows for data ingestion and processing.
• Build and evolve lakehouse datasets, managing schema changes, data contracts, and source traceability.
• Ensure data quality, freshness, and reliable availability within required processing windows.
• Develop unit, integration, and regression tests for data pipelines.
• Troubleshoot QA and production pipeline issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and optimize Spark jobs.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Good understanding of data modeling and lakehouse concepts.
• Familiarity with automated testing and Git-based development workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting data-processing issues.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in Madrid.

Nice to have

• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines with Apache Spark and Databricks.
• Experience with Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture, schema evolution, or data contracts.
• Experience with Databricks Jobs, Workflows, and workload optimization.
• Experience working with large-volume or telecommunications datasets.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedule with telecommuting options.
• Free parking or a Pluxee transport pass.
• Pluxee meal card.
• Private medical insurance for the whole family.
• International working environment and PTO for birthdays.
• Competitive salary and incentive plan.

Hiring process

• Only applications submitted in English will be reviewed or considered.
• Recruitment processes promote equal opportunities and assess candidates using objective, non-discriminatory criteria.