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Technical Lead - Cloud Data Engineering - Snowflake / DBT
Hybrid in Mollet del Valles·Full-time·Added 5 months ago
This job was published 5 months ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Merck doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Mollet del Valles for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 8+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Master's degree
“Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
In return, we offer a high-impact role at the forefront of Healthcare R&D data innovation, a strong international engineering culture, flexible working models, and the purpose-driven environment of a global science and technology company.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Leadership & Mindset
- Accountable for team outcomes; leads by example and enables others to grow.
- Pragmatic: balances engineering excellence with real-world delivery constraints.
- Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience & Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, including significant technical lead responsibility.
- Deep expertise in Snowflake (architecture, performance tuning, data sharing) and DBT (pipeline design, testing, job automation).
- Strong proficiency in data modelling: Data Vault 2.0, OLAP/OLTP, and semantic ontologies.
- Advanced SQL and solid Python skills for data transformation and system integration.
- Proven CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps and Git; IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
- Familiarity with AWS data services (Glue, Step Functions, Athena, Lambda) is advantageous.
- Experience with GxP-compliant data products in a regulated (pharma/healthcare) environment is a strong plus.
- Business-fluent English (written and spoken)
The role
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
What you'll do
Ready to shape the future? As Technical Lead Cloud Data Engineering, you own the technical direction of our Snowflake- and DBT-based data products from design to delivery. You are equally at home reviewing a data model, coaching a colleague, or presenting a design decision to senior management. You guide a cross-functional team, set engineering standards, and translate R&D business requirements into robust, scalable solutions - all while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning.
Your key responsibilities:
- Define end-to-end design of cloud data products; establish standards for data quality, security, GxP compliance, and CI/CD; document decisions as Design Decision Records (DDRs).
- Oversee implementation by internal and external engineers; provide expertise on Snowflake performance tuning, DBT pipeline design, SQL optimization, and Python-based processing.
- Mentor engineers at all levels; manage cross-team dependencies; communicate risks, trade-offs, and status clearly to all stakeholders.
- Scope and plan engineering work; balance feature delivery with technical debt; drive CI/CD adoption via Azure DevOps and automated data testing.
- Actively contribute to team growth through recruiting, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
Hiring process
Online application
Application review
Behaviour-based interviews
With HR team and hiring managers
Consistent behaviour-based questions about your experience, skills and attitude; by phone, video and/or face to face.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Half-day event assessed against behavioural criteria; may include presentations, group exercises, case studies and role plays.
- Expect to hear back within about two weeks of submitting an application.
- Dress code and interview details are confirmed by the recruiter with the invitation.
About Merck
Merck is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, operating across healthcare, life science, and electronics. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, it is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical and chemical companies, known for innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. The company's life science division provides products and services for research and bioproduction, while its healthcare segment focuses on oncology, immunology, and neurology.
In Spain, Merck has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting its healthcare and life science operations. The company is known for a collaborative and international work culture, offering opportunities for professionals in areas like data science, AI, software engineering, and healthcare quality. For international hires, Merck provides a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and professional development, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in Spain.
- Industry
- Life Science
- Founded
- 1668
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Darmstadt, Germany
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- merckgroup.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Merck is a global leader in life science and healthcare, offering international career opportunities.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing a base for professionals in the region.
- Merck emphasizes innovation and research, with many roles in AI, data science, and engineering.
- The company offers internships and trainee programs, ideal for early-career professionals.
- Merck's work culture is collaborative and international, with English often used in professional settings.
In their own words
Additional information
What we offer: We are curious minds coming from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe this diversity drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for everyone to develop and grow at their own pace. Join us to build a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to champion human progress.
Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Igniting Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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