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Senior Data Engineer - Platform

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 20 Oct)

Ebury

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Overview

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Hybrid, Madrid
English
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Experience
Senior level

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience designing, building, and operating production data platforms, data lakes, and cloud data warehouses at scale.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python (for data transformation, validation, and tooling) and SQL (for large-scale query optimization).
  • Deep expertise in traditional modeling for both structured and unstructured data. (Graph database modeling is a strong plus!)
  • Hands-on experience with GCP or equivalent cloud ecosystems (BigQuery, serverless compute, containerization).
  • Self-motivated, highly curious, and proactive about staying on the bleeding edge of data architecture and open-source practices.
  • Professional fluency in English. (Spanish is a plus!)

Nice to have

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary plus performance-based discretionary bonus.
  • Growth & Certifications: Dedicated budget and time for continuous training, certifications, and personal development.
  • Open Source Culture: We follow open-source principles internally and actively encourage contributions to external projects.
  • Modern Hybrid Working: Great office dynamic in Madrid with the flexibility of working from home.

The role

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

If you're a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we'd love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.

At Ebury, our ambitious strategic growth plan is powered by data. We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team in Madrid.

Our mission is to build, maintain, and continuously evolve Ebury's Data Platform-focusing on scalable, robust, and innovative core frameworks that empower data teams and business units across the entire company.

What you'll do

  • Architect & Scale: Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of a central, high-performance Data Platform used across Ebury.
  • Drive Innovation: Explore and integrate emerging technologies and open-source frameworks to expand our data capabilities.
  • Collaborate & Empower: Partner with internal stakeholders (Data Scientists, Analytics Engineers, BI leads) to deeply understand platform requirements and deliver actionable solutions.
  • Govern & Secure: Establish and enforce data governance, quality standards, and access policies to ensure platform security and reliability.

How you'll work

Location: Madrid, Spain (Hybrid: 4 days in office / 1 day remote)

Our Tech Stack

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, GKE
  • Orchestration & Modeling: Apache Airflow, dbt, Dimensional & Graph Data Modeling
  • Engineering Tools: Python, SQL, Docker, CI/CD, Git, Open Source Tooling

About Ebury

Ebury is a global fintech company specializing in foreign exchange, international payments, and trade finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2009, the company has grown into a major player in the financial services industry, processing billions in transactions annually and operating in over 20 countries. Ebury's platform combines advanced technology with expert advisory services to help businesses manage currency risk and optimize cross-border payments.

In Spain, Ebury has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Malaga, serving as key hubs for its operations, engineering, and product teams. The company is known for its fast-paced, international work environment, with a diverse workforce representing many nationalities. For international professionals, Ebury offers opportunities in engineering, data, product, and financial crime compliance, with a strong emphasis on innovation and career growth. The company's global reach and Spanish operations make it an attractive destination for those looking to work in a dynamic fintech environment.

Industry
Fintech
Founded
2009
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Madrid, Malaga
Website
ebury.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ebury has a strong international workforce, with employees from over 60 nationalities, making it a welcoming environment for expats.
  • The company offers relocation support for key roles, including visa sponsorship and assistance with moving to Spain.
  • Spain is a major operational hub for Ebury, with offices in Madrid and Malaga, offering opportunities in engineering, product, and financial crime compliance.
  • Ebury provides a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.
  • The company invests heavily in employee development, with clear career progression paths and internal mobility programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions - business accounts, hedging, and financing - on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally.

Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 2000+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we're always looking to add to our team.

At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage.

The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.

Additional information

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Ebury only accepts applications via official Ebury channels. We will only contact you from an @ebury.com domain. Always check the emails you receive from us, and note that we will never request payment for any part of the recruitment process. Stay safe and report suspicious activity.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms:
Ebury does not accept unsolicited resumes, CVs, or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms without signed written Ebury recruitment terms in place for a specific role. Any unsolicited applications will be considered the sole property of Ebury. Ebury will not be responsible or liable for any placement fees or costs associated with unagreed candidate submissions or subsequent hires.

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Ebury uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated tools to help streamline certain parts of our recruitment process, however, these tools are strictly for administrative efficiency. All hiring decisions, including application reviews, shortlisting, and final selections are evaluated and conducted by human talent acquisition professionals and hiring managers.

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