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 companyRole Overview:
My client is seeking an experiencedData Engineerto support key data initiatives on an initial6-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 scalableETL pipelines using Python
Work extensively withJSON and JSON Schemato ensure structured, consistent data
Implement and maintaindata validation frameworksto enforce data quality standards
Orchestrate and manage workflows usingApache Airflow, Prefect, or similar tools
Manageschema registries, including schema versioning and controlled evolution
Align datasets withcontrolled vocabularies and ontologiesto ensure semantic consistency
Utilizecloud-based data servicesfor scalable data processing and storage
Implement and maintainCI/CD pipelinesfor data engineering workflows
Develop and supportautomated testing and monitoringto ensure data reliability and performance
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and governance standardsRequired Skills & Experience
Strong experience inData Engineering, particularly Python-based ETL development
Solid understanding ofJSON, JSON Schema, and data modeling principles
Hands-on experience withworkflow orchestration tools(Airflow, Prefect, or equivalent)
Experience implementingdata validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks
Familiarity withschema registry toolsand schema versioning practices
Experience working withcloud data platforms and services
Strong understanding ofCI/CD principlesapplied to data pipelines
Ability to work independently in afully remoteenvironment
EU citizenshipand current residence in Spain (mandatory)Nice to Have
Experience withcontrolled vocabularies, ontology alignment, or semantic data modeling
Exposure tometadata management platforms or data catalogs
Previous experience inlife sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries
