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Senior Data Engineer - ODS

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Big Data Engineering, or similar technical roles. Required
Experience building production-grade data pipelines in large-scale or complex data environments. Required
5+ years of hands-on experience working with Spark in real projects with Scala. Required
Experience working with cloud data platforms. Required
Professional English. Required
Strong experience with Spark-based distributed processing. Required
Strong Scala coding skills for data engineering use cases. Required
Solid SQL knowledge and experience working with relational and analytical databases. Required
Experience designing and optimizing ETL/ELT processes. Required
Experience with AWS or similar cloud ecosystems; ideally S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, Redshift, IAM or Lake Formation. Required
Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices. Required
Understanding of data quality, validation, monitoring and performance optimization. Required
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously. Required
Ownership mindset and focus on building reliable, maintainable solutions. Required
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required
Collaborative approach and ability to work across Data Engineering, Data Science, ML and business teams. Required
Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, frameworks and cloud services. Required

Nice to have

Experience in banking, fintech or regulated environments. Preferred
Fluent Spanish. Preferred
Experience with CI/CD or DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Sonar, Nexus, Jira, Splunk or similar. Preferred
Experience with Apache Flink, Spark Streaming or near-real-time applications. Preferred
Experience with Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake or modern lakehouse formats. Preferred
Experience with Airflow or workflow orchestration tools. Preferred

The role

Senior Data Engineer - ODSCountry: Spain

Open Digital Services is the software development company of Santander Group powering the next generation of banks by creating innovative banking products and implementing them in collaboration with Santander Group Affiliates. Santander Group is one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.

Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology. Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts first.

Be part of our Best-in-Class team and help us create unique value for our customers!

What you'll do

As a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Management department, you will design, build and optimize scalable data solutions that support analytics, machine learning, reporting and business-critical decision-making.

You will work with large and complex data environments, developing robust data pipelines and distributed processing solutions using Spark-based technologies. This role is ideal for someone with strong data engineering fundamentals, hands-on experience with Spark, and the ability to build reliable production data solutions in cloud environments.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Designing, developing and optimizing large-scale data pipelines using Apache Spark and Scala.
Building and maintaining batch and near-real-time data processing solutions for high-volume data environments.
Creating reliable, reusable and well-structured datasets consumed by Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and business teams.
Working with cloud data platforms (AWS), to process, transform, store and expose data efficiently.
Implementing data quality, validation, monitoring and documentation practices across data pipelines.
Collaborating with Data Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Architecture and business teams to understand requirements and deliver practical data solutions.
Contributing to engineering best practices around code quality, testing, version control, CI/CD and automation.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application
CV screening · With recruitment team
Phone call
With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min
A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.
Interviews
Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.
Background check
Offer

Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

Hiring process

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry: Banking and Fintech
Founded: 1857
Employees: 100,000–500,000
Headquarters: Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain: Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

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Additional information

Open Digital Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.

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