Employment Type: Permanent
We are working with a leading integral organisation seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join its Research, Innovation & Labs function in Barcelona.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering, scientific research and innovation , developing scalable data pipelines and modern data platforms that support cutting-edge research.
You’ll collaborate with data scientists, engineers and business stakeholders to transform complex scientific datasets into reliable, accessible data that drives innovation and better decision-making.
Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and integration.
Build efficient, reusable data solutions using Python, SQL, dbt, Spark and Databricks .
Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes across multiple data sources and platforms.
Implement automated testing, monitoring and data-quality frameworks.
Collaborate with data scientists, data modelers and research teams to support scientific data initiatives.
Support cloud-based data environments and CI/CD deployment processes.




Ensure data governance, documentation and reliability across engineering solutions.
3+ years' experience in Data Engineering, ideally within scientific research, R&D; or innovation environments.
~ Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, dbt, Spark and Databricks .
~ Knowledge of Cypher and graph databases such as Neo4j.
~ Experience designing and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
~ Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
~ Experience with scientific datasets, bioinformatics, cheminformatics or microbiome data would be advantageous.
~ Knowledge of FAIR data principles, data governance and scientific data standards.
~ Permanent position based in Barcelona.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data engineering technologies.
If you’re a Data Engineer with strong Python, SQL, dbt and Databricks experience and are looking for an exciting permanent opportunity in Barcelona, we’d love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Engineer, Data Engineering (Barcelona)
🏢 SystemsAccountants
📍 Barcelona