Data Engineering Lead | TOP Fintech | Full Remote SPAIN | €65K - €75K
Joppy · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €75,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Lead data engineering team and best practices.
- Design scalable data pipelines and architectures.
- Own ETL/ELT, data quality, and governance.
- Optimize data workflow performance and efficiency.
- Champion data-first culture and team growth.
About the role
Data Engineering Lead
Joppy is collaborating with a TOP Fintech company to find a Data Engineering Lead. This role offers full remote work from anywhere in Spain or a hybrid option in Barcelona.
What challenges you'll be solving
- Lead, mentor, and grow the data engineering team, setting best practices in architecture, development, and operations.
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines and data lake architectures.
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust solutions.
- Own the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT processes, data quality, versioning, and governance.
- Optimize performance across data workflows, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime.
- Champion a data-first culture, ensuring our data infrastructure scales with the company’s needs.
- Support the potential integration of data analyst workflows and oversight, depending on your scope and experience.
What you’ll need
- Proven experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong background in designing and implementing data platforms in cloud environments (ideally AWS, but GCP or Azure is also valuable).
- Solid experience with Kafka, Airflow, DBT and modern data warehouses (ideally Redshift, but BigQuery or Snowflake is also valuable).
- Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Familiarity with Devops culture, CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform).
- Deep understanding of data governance, versioning, and quality control.
- (Nice to have) Experience working with data analysts or BI teams, and ability to guide analytics efforts.
What is offered
- A secure and reliable workplace with freedom and trust.
- A strong fellowship and supportive culture fostering a sense of belonging.
- Challenging projects to push your skills and knowledge.
- A unique, comfortable, and inspiring office environment (if hybrid).
- 23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year.
- Professional development including access to a language learning platform.
- Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.
- Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV.
- Hybrid work from Barcelona or full remote from Spain.
- Flexible working hours.
- A personal budget for professional development.
- Office workshops and meet-ups to encourage community participation and career growth.
About Joppy
Joppy is a technology recruitment platform built for developers by developers. It features anonymous profiles, selective communication, relevant offers, and rewards for successful hires.
Key skills/competency
- Data Engineering Lead
- Data Architecture
- Data Pipelines
- ETL/ELT
- Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Kafka, Airflow, DBT
- Python
- SQL
- Data Governance
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Data Engineering Lead
- Data Engineer
- Fintech
- Full Remote
- Spain
- AWS
- Python
- SQL
- Kafka
- Airflow
- DBT
- Data Architecture
- Data Pipelines
- ETL
- Team Lead
- Developer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership, cloud data platforms, Kafka, Airflow, DBT, Python, and SQL experience. Emphasize DevOps and data governance skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your strategic thinking and passion for data-driven culture. Address specific challenges mentioned in the job description.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss data architecture design, pipeline optimization, and real-world problem-solving with Python and SQL.
- Demonstrate leadership: Prepare examples of mentoring, team growth, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.
- Understand the company: Research the Fintech company's mission and values. Familiarize yourself with Joppy's unique recruitment platform.
Technical preparation
Master Python and SQL for complex queries.,Design robust cloud data pipelines.,Implement Kafka, Airflow, and DBT.,Practice IaC and CI/CD principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading and mentoring data engineers.,How do you ensure data quality and governance?,Share an experience optimizing data workflows.,How do you collaborate with stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Data Engineering Lead role at this TOP Fintech company?
- The Data Engineering Lead position offers a flexible work arrangement. You can work fully remotely from anywhere in Spain, or opt for a hybrid model if you are based in Barcelona.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Data Engineering Lead role?
- Key technical skills include advanced Python and SQL, experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), data warehousing (Redshift preferred), and tools like Kafka, Airflow, and DBT. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code is also important.
- Does this Data Engineering Lead position involve team management?
- Yes, the role involves leading, mentoring, and growing a data engineering team. Depending on your seniority and profile, you may also take ownership of data analyst workflows and team management responsibilities.
- What is the salary range for the Data Engineering Lead position?
- The estimated yearly salary for the Data Engineering Lead role ranges from €65,000 to €75,000, depending on your experience and qualifications.
- What kind of professional development opportunities are available for the Data Engineering Lead?
- The company offers professional development through access to a language learning platform and a personal budget for further training and growth. Office workshops and meet-ups also contribute to career development.
- Is this Data Engineering Lead role open to candidates outside of Barcelona?
- Yes, this Data Engineering Lead role is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere within Spain.
- What are the benefits offered for the Data Engineering Lead position?
- Benefits include 23 vacation days plus 2 free disposal days, flexible compensation for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten, health insurance discounts, flexible working hours, and a personal development budget.