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Data Software Engineer in Madrid

Remote, Madrid·Added over a year ago (last checked 20 Oct)

Prima Assicurazioni

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Our summary

Salary: €55,000 - €85,000 a year
About €3,210 - €4,640 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote (Madrid)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Private health insurance, gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

Prima Assicurazioni is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Madrid.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Expert in batch, distributed data processing and near real-time streaming data pipelines with technologies like Kafka, Spark etc.
Experience in Big Data Analytics platform implementation with cloud based solution; AWS preferred.
Proficient in Python programming and software engineering best practices.
Expertise with RDBMS, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling with relational SQL (Redshift, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD pipeline management, and expertise in infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment industry-best practices.

Nice to have

Experience in Databricks is a plus.
Hands-on experience in Data Quality and Data Governance techniques.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.

🤸 Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility - work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

🏁 Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

🌈 Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

The role

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?

Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we've been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we've quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we're trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we're expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Data Software Engineer to join our Claims team.

This team is the beating heart of Prima.

You'll be joining over 200 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you'll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

What you'll do

Shaping the architecture of data products designed for data analytics and data science, specifically focusing on use cases like forecasting, feature engineering, and integration of new data sources.
Leading the way in data transformation by setting up best practices in areas like Data modelling, performance optimisation, Data Governance etc, ensuring that the data used within Prima is consistent, available and reliable.
Build reusable technology that enables teams to ingest, store, transform, and serve their own data products.
Engaging with data scientists and machine learning engineers to explore the product landscape and refine data requirements for enhanced data infrastructure.
Embrace continuous learning and experimentation to stay updated on emerging technologies, from testing open source tools to engaging in community-building activities like Meetups. Your passion for staying at the forefront of the field will drive your journey.
Raise the bar of the data quality standards, performing continuous assessment of data quality with stakeholders

Hiring process

5 steps5 interviews

Meet the talent acquisition partner
With a talent acquisition partner
Get to know each other and discuss your passions, experience and skills.
Meet the technical team
With one or more technical team members
Showcase your expertise and explain how you approach technical challenges with one or more technical team members.
Technical task
Complete a technical task related to the role and demonstrate hands-on problem solving.
Meet the line manager
With a line manager
Discuss soft skills, your approach, company culture and values.
Meet the Executive team or Head of Domain
With an Executive team member or Head of Domain · Not every role
For some roles: leadership abilities, strategic thinking and how Prima can accelerate your career.

About Prima Assicurazioni

Prima Assicurazioni is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2015 in Milan, Italy. It operates primarily in the non-life insurance sector, offering products such as car, home, and health insurance through a fully digital platform. The company has expanded across Europe, with offices in Italy, the UK, and Spain, and serves over 5 million customers. In 2025, Prima joined the AXA Group, one of the world's largest insurance groups, while maintaining its independent brand and operations.

Industry: Insurance
Founded: 2015
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Prima has an office in Madrid, Spain, and is actively expanding its Spanish operations.
The company operates in a hybrid or remote-friendly environment, with a focus on tech and data roles.
Prima is part of the AXA Group, offering stability and international career opportunities.
The company values horizontal leadership and collaboration across cultures, making it welcoming for international talent.
Prima's official language for internal communication is English, facilitating integration for non-Spanish speakers.

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Additional information

Think you're a match? Apply now.

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don't meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at accessible.recruiting@prima.it. Let's build the future of insurance, together.

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