We are

Merlin Digital Partner ! A

leading IT and Digital headhunting company

who stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience. We've

successfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweights

such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell, among others. Our

emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes . Our

mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent . What sets us apart is our

in-depth understanding of each partner

(being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence. Our partner

is a rapidly expanding

fintech

firm based in

Barcelona , focused on providing flexible working capital and invoice advance solutions for businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Spain. With an ambitious growth trajectory, the company is positioning itself to become one of the leading players in the sector and aims to

achieve unicorn status by 2029.

Mission: As a

Senior Data Engineer , your mission will be to build and evolve the data platform that powers critical business decisions, advanced analytics, and AI-driven products. You will combine

hands-on technical execution , helping define architecture, establish engineering best practices, and support the growth of the wider Data team. This is a highly strategic role with direct impact on the company's ability to scale its data and AI capabilities.

The Role: You will work within a modern cloud-based data ecosystem built around

Databricks, AWS,



and modern data engineering practices . Your responsibilities will include: Participating in key decisions regarding the

architecture and evolution of the data platform . Designing and building

scalable, reliable, and efficient data pipelines . Enabling new

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning use cases

in production environments. Driving technical initiatives and contributing to the growth and maturity of the Data function. Optimizing data storage, processing, and performance within cloud environments. Ensuring high standards of

data quality, governance, observability, and security . Collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business stakeholders. Supporting AI and ML initiatives through the creation of datasets, feature stores, monitoring, and platform capabilities. Defining engineering standards, deployment practices, and technical documentation. Providing mentorship through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance.

What we need: 5+ years of experience

in Data Engineering. Proven experience building and scaling

modern data platforms and data pipelines . Strong expertise in

Python and PySpark . Hands-on experience working with





Databricks in production environments . Experience with

Medallion Architecture

and modern data platform concepts. Understanding of

Data Mesh principles, domain ownership models, and data products . Experience working with

AWS cloud environments . Experience using

Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices . Strong knowledge of

dbt

for data transformation and modelling. Solid understanding of

data governance, quality, observability, and reliability . Experience leading technical initiatives and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A mindset focused on

business impact, ownership, and continuous improvement .

Nice to Have Experience supporting

AI and Machine Learning products in production . Knowledge of

MLOps tools and practices . Experience with

streaming or near real-time data architectures . Cloud, Data, or Databricks certifications. Previous experience in fintech, SaaS, or other high-growth technology environments.

What we offer: Join a

high-growth technology company

at a pivotal stage of its journey. Build the

core infrastructure and platform capabilities

that will support future growth. Work on

complex technical challenges

with direct business impact. Flexible hybrid working model

with remote options depending on location. Permanent contract . Versátil working hours . Private health insurance . Flexible benefits package . Regular

team events and company offsites . Strong opportunities for

career growth and professional development .

📌 Sr Data Engineer (Fintech) (Barcelona)
🏢 Merlin Digital Human Resources
📍 Barcelona