NN Digital Hub, a subsidiary of NN Group

NN Digital Hub is a subsidiary company of NN Group located in Madrid, Spain. We deliver IT services and solutions for the different international Business Units.

Databricks Data Platform Engineer

For the Data & AI department at NN Group IT is currently seeking an experienced Databricks Data Platform Engineer to help design, operate, and continuously improve our enterprise‑grade data platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of platform engineering, enablement, and internal consultancy, supporting domain teams to successfully build data and AI solutions on Databricks.

Your impact as a Databricks Data Platform Engineer: You will play a key role in standardizing best practices, enabling self‑service, and upskilling data engineers, analysts, and data scientists across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with a coaching mindset and enjoys working closely with teams to accelerate their data maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Platform engineering & operations

Design, build, and operate scalable and secure Databricks data platforms in a cloud environment (Azure-based).

Develop and maintain shared platform components, including workspace standards, cluster policies, networking, and integrations.

Automate platform provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure platform reliability, performance, cost‑efficiency, and observability.

Enablement & self‑service

Enable self‑service data engineering and analytics capabilities by providing reusable templates, libraries, and reference architectures.

Define and promote platform standards, guardrails, and best practices for data ingestion, transformation, and analytics on Databricks.

Support teams in adopting these standards while balancing autonomy and governance.

Actively remove friction for data teams by improving developer experience on the platform.

Consultancy & stakeholder support

Act as a trusted technical advisor for data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists, and product teams.

Support domain teams in designing and implementing data pipelines and analytical use cases on Databricks.

Partner with architects, security, and governance teams to ensure platform solutions align with enterprise policies.

Translate business and analytical requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.

Training & knowledge sharing

Contribute to and deliver training sessions, workshops, and onboarding materials for Databricks users.

Coach and mentor engineers and analysts to raise overall data platform maturity.

Share knowledge through documentation,



internal communities, and data engineering guilds.

Actively contribute to a strong Data & AI engineering culture within the organization.

About the Team

You will be part of the Data & AI Center of Excellence, a multidisciplinary virtual team. The CoE’s mission is to enable domain teams by providing reliable platforms, clear standards, and hands‑on support.

You will collaborate closely with: Data engineers, analytics engineers, and data scientists across the organization, other platform and infrastructure teams, architecture, security, and governance stakeholders.

We value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, and we actively encourage innovation and personal development.

Benefits and Perks

- We work with a hybrid model
- Starting financial aid so you can equip your workspace at home
- Allowance and telework subventions
- Flexible working hours and 2 months of intensive working hours in summer so you can fully take advantage of your time
- We hire a life insurance and a pension plan for all our employees
- We establish objectives bonus as a performance reward
- You can get to the office as you please
- We have a free parking lot for cars, motorbikes, electric cars with chargers, and bikes
- Get to know our adaptable retribution facilities such as transport card, nursery checks, health insurance with Sanitas, trainings…
- We care about people. That is why we are involved in society by facilitating volunteer actions and time to all our employees.
- We have a Wellness Program available
- We are digital and we love technology
- Also, every team works under agile methodology

Qualifications

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and corresponding thinking level.

You have 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering or data engineering in large‑scale enterprise environments.

You have hands‑on experience with Databricks (data engineering, analytics, or platform administration).

You are proficient in Python and SQL, and familiar with CI/CD practices.

You have a solid understanding of: Data lake / lakehouse architectures, data ingestion and transformation patterns, Cloud‑native data platforms.

You are comfortable working in an agile (Scrum) environment.





You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

You have a strong enablement mindset and enjoy helping others succeed.

Nice to Have

Experience with Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bash, Azure CLI, or REST APIs.

Experience with data governance, security, and access control concepts (e.g. RBAC).

Familiarity with analytics engineering tools and practices.

Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, Platform Administrator, or Solution Architect).

Experience working in a Center of Excellence or similar enablement‑focused setup.

Diversity and Inclusion

In Nationale‑Nederlanden we are committed with diversity. We are proud to be an inclusive organization and we offer equal opportunities, regardless of race, cultural background, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and sexual orientation.

Company Values and Culture

One of our core values is taking care of our employees so they can give their best within a respectful environment.

NN Netherlands is the head office of NN Group, a financial services group with over 180 years of history, helping people care for what matters most to them.

We are committed to the financial, physical, and mental well‑being of our colleagues and customers – through our products, services, and meaningful advice.

Benefits of working for NN Group Netherlands: Continuous development – Your career progression matters. We support you with a wide range of learning opportunities and a generous training budget to help you reach your full potential.

Meaningful impact – At NN, we invest our time and expertise in making a meaningful difference – for people and the planet. Purpose‑driven work is part of our DNA.

Work‑life balance – Vitality is key. Our diverse health and well‑being offerings help you stay energised and balanced, both at work and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion – Our approach to diversity and inclusion is simple. It is about embracing everyone. Our networks play a crucial role in achieving our D&I; goals. They aim for meaningful change and create many opportunities to engage, connect and support colleagues. Everyone at NN can take an active part in multiple networks including NN Pride, NN Cultural Diversity Network, NN Young Professionals, Woman in Leadership Network and NN Neurodiversity network.

Top Employer – We are proud to be certified as a Top Employer for the 15th year in a row in 2026. The Top Employers Institute certificate recognizes organizations that consciously choose to put their employees first.

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