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Senior Data Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 28 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Indra

483 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado en Informática, Ingeniería de Software, Matemáticas, Estadística o similar.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎯 What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go ahead, get to know our proposal, and tell us what you can bring!

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar.
  • Experience in the design and implementation of ETL and ELT pipelines.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and manipulation of large volumes of data.
  • Knowledge and experience in Python, Scala, or Java oriented towards data processing.
  • Experience with orchestration tools and data flows such as Airflow, NiFi, or Prefect.

Languages

  • Minimum English level B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🚀 What do we offer?

  • Innovative and high-impact projects: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact at both national and international levels.
  • A career plan tailored to you: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
  • Autonomy and Flexibility: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
  • Stability and future: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals, providing financial security.
  • Days off: 22 working days of vacation + XXX personal days.
  • Close and transparent environment: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
  • Continuous training: via Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize yourself!)
  • Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy advantages in gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and much more as an employee of Indra Group.

The role

At Indra Group, we lead innovative technological projects in the field of cybersecurity, developing advanced solutions that allow large volumes of data to be transformed into strategic assets for our clients.

💻 Join our team of national and international projects!

We want to hire a Senior Data Engineer with experience in data engineering to join projects involving the design, development, and optimization of scalable, robust, and high-performance data platforms and pipelines.

What you'll do

💡 What will you do?

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable ETL and ELT data pipelines.
  • Implement ingestion, transformation, and loading processes, guaranteeing data quality and traceability.
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of data processing and storage flows.
  • Collaborate with data architects, BI, AI, and Data Science teams in the definition of solutions.
  • Document data flows, processes, and technical dependencies.
  • Participate in the automation and CI/CD deployment of data pipelines and solutions.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Profile review

  2. First contact

    With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min

    A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team

    A meeting with the team, who explain the project and day-to-day tasks and explore your technical knowledge; it may include short aptitude and English tests.

  4. Offer and welcome

  • The technical interview may include short psychological aptitude and English tests if needed.
  • The first call may come from an unknown number.

Hiring process

🕓 What is our selection process like?

  • Review of your profile: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
  • First contact (5-10 min): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it's our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
  • Interview with the talent acquisition team: We want you to get to know us better as a company: our values, model, career paths... so that both you and the team can assess if there is a match.
  • Technical interview: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief psychological and English competency assessments (if required).
  • Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated process duration: 2-3 weeks.

About Indra

Indra is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a leader in IT and defense systems. It provides advanced solutions in air traffic management, defense electronics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, Indra operates in more than 140 countries, making it one of Europe's largest defense and technology firms.

In Spain, Indra has a strong presence with major offices in Madrid, Alcobendas, and other cities, and it is a key player in the national defense and aerospace sectors. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and cybersecurity to project management and software development. Indra's work culture emphasizes innovation and technical excellence, and it actively recruits international talent, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in defense, space, and digital transformation.

Industry
IT and Defense
Founded
1993
Employees
50,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Alcobendas

Good to know if you are moving

  • Indra is a major defense contractor, offering opportunities to work on advanced defense systems like SCAPA and NGWS.
  • The company has a strong focus on innovation, with significant investment in R&D and technology development.
  • Indra provides hybrid and remote work options for many roles, offering flexibility for international hires.
  • With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Indra offers a chance to live in Spain's two largest cities.
  • Indra is a global leader in air traffic management, with its systems used in over 100 countries.

In their own words

Additional information

As a company, we understand equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. Based on this conviction, we reaffirm our commitment to equal treatment and opportunities between women and men, non-discrimination, equal pay, and work-life balance in professional and personal life.

This commitment is realized through the promotion of respectful and inclusive work environments, where all people are treated with dignity, can develop professionally, and have equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion processes, offering a work environment free from any discrimination based on sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

¡INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to the conditions offered to our professionals and our comprehensive HR management.

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