Descripción de la oferta
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
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 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
