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Big Data Developer

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Talan

31 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Visa options

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Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Mandatory requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience in Big Data, Data Lakes or cloud-based data platforms.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Scala and SQL for large-scale data processing.
  • Good understanding of Data Lake architecture, data quality controls, data lineage and production-grade data pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and functional stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
  • English: C1 level or equivalent professional fluency.
  • Spanish is considered a plus.

Nice to have

Experience with any of the following will be highly valued:

  • Workflow orchestration and scheduling tools, particularly Control-M and Airflow.
  • Databricks and cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.
  • YARN and cloud-based compute environments.
  • CI/CD and software engineering practices, including GitHub, Jenkins and SonarQube.
  • Banking production environments, operational monitoring and incident management tools such as ServiceNow.
  • Knowledge of Market Risk processes, including P&L, valuations, risk metrics and regulatory reporting data flows.

Pay & benefits

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

  • Full-time, permanent employment contract.
  • 100% remote working with the flexibility to work from wherever you are.
  • Professional growth and career development opportunities, with access to continuous learning.
  • The opportunity to join a multicultural and international environment, collaborating with colleagues and teams across different countries.
  • A comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, including:
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Lunch and transport cards through our flexible remuneration programme
    • Online language classes
  • Smart Office Pack to support your remote working experience.

 

If you have read this far and you are looking forward to joining this challenge, do not hesitate to apply... we would be delighted to meet you!

 

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

The role

Company Description

Company Description

Talan - Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we've built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we're on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

  • Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
  • Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
  • Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Big Data Developer to join an Agile environment and work on the design, development and evolution of data lake solutions for Market Risk use cases.

You will work with technologies such as Spark, Scala and SQL, developing large-scale data processing pipelines and contributing to the ingestion, transformation, validation and publication of critical data.

The role combines hands-on technical development with problem-solving and collaboration across Agile squads, functional teams and production support teams.

What will you do?

  • Design, develop and maintain data lake pipelines using Apache Spark, Scala and SQL.
  • Build and maintain scalable data processing solutions for large volumes of data.
  • Orchestrate batch workflows and dependencies using tools such as Control-M and Airflow.
  • Implement data ingestion, transformation, validation and publication processes for Market Risk use cases.
  • Analyse and optimise the performance, reliability and scalability of Spark-based workloads.
  • Analyse technical and functional requirements, identify gaps and propose effective solutions.
  • Contribute to delivery planning and collaborate with different teams to ensure successful implementation.
  • Support production incidents, perform root-cause analysis and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes.
  • Work closely with Agile squads, functional teams and production support teams to deliver high-quality solutions and business value.
  • Follow software engineering and data development best practices to ensure robust, maintainable and production-ready solutions.

About Talan

Talan is a global consulting and technology services company specializing in digital transformation, data, and innovation. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, the group operates across multiple sectors including finance, insurance, retail, and the public sector, delivering solutions in areas such as cloud, AI, and enterprise applications. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has a strong international footprint with offices in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.

In Spain, Talan has established a significant presence, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, where it runs a large number of data and engineering projects for clients across industries. The Spanish offices are a key delivery hub for the group, offering roles in big data, cloud engineering, and software development. For international professionals, Talan provides opportunities to work on complex, enterprise-scale projects in a multicultural environment, with a focus on continuous learning and career growth.

Founded
2006
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
talan.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Talan has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, which are major hubs for their data and engineering projects in Spain.
  • The company works with large enterprise clients across finance, insurance, and public sectors, offering exposure to complex, large-scale projects.
  • Talan is part of a global group with presence in over 15 countries, providing opportunities for international mobility.
  • Many roles in Spain are focused on data engineering, cloud, and Java development, with a strong emphasis on modern technologies like Azure, Spark, and Kafka.
  • The company offers a multicultural work environment, with teams collaborating across different countries and time zones.
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