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Senior Data Engineer

  • Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #26083

Our client is seeking a highly skilled senior data professional to join their expanding BI team. This role involves developing scalable Power BI solutions, crafting sophisticated data models, and collaborating across diverse global environments to deliver reliable insights. The ideal candidate will be motivated by making a tangible impact in reporting and analysis, working within a dynamic, integrated department that blends BI, IT, and data functions. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead the rebuild of the entire reporting layer, in a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Role Description

This position is responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights through advanced visualization tools, primarily Power BI. The role involves designing and deploying robust reports, optimizing data models, and ensuring high standards of data quality and governance. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple environments, supporting the company’s strategic analytical initiatives and modern BI practices.

Technical Must Have Skills:

  • Advanced Power BI: Expertise in data modeling, DAX, Power Query (M), and performance tuning, with a proven track record of deploying end-to-end Power BI solutions.
  • SQL Fluency: Strong ability to prepare, transform, and query relational databases, including MSSQL and MySQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and management.
  • Data Preparation with Python: Practical knowledge in scripting for automation, validation, or data transformation tasks.
  • Experience with Multi-environment Deployments: Knowledge of managing development, testing, and production deployments, including version control and release practices.
  • Understanding of R: Ability to read and comprehend R code, supporting legacy environment migration, with familiarity to facilitate the transition rather than develop in R.

Technical Nice to Have Skills:

  • Cloud Data Platform Experience: Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, supporting scalable and flexible BI solutions.
  • Data Governance Principles: Knowledge of data ownership, documentation, and access policies to ensure compliant and reliable data management.
  • Monitoring and Refresh Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Power BI service scheduling, gateways, Azure Data Factory (ADF), or similar tools to maintain report reliability.
  • Knowledge of Data Migration and Legacy Systems: Understanding the migration process from R-based environments to modern BI platforms.
  • Fluent Communication in Spanish and English: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, supporting global collaboration.

Additional Functional Requirements:

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of translating business needs into technical solutions.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and report quality.
  • Curious, proactive, with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Ability to work within a team that bridges BI, IT, and Data departments, fostering collaboration.
  • Capacity to adapt to evolving business requirements and technical landscapes.

Educational and Certification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, IT, Business Analytics, or relevant fields, or equivalent professional experience.

Job Ref: BBBH26083

Next Steps

Interested in this role? We invite talented professionals to submit their CV today. Take the next step towards contributing to a forward-thinking, impactful organization by applying now. Our client values motivated candidates ready to make a difference in data and reporting.

Please don’t hesitate to contact any of our team with questions or for further information at [email protected].

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