Data Engineer; Management with English - Senior - EY GDS Hybrid

Data Engineer (Application Management) with English - Senior - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid 1

Location:

Malaga

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Date: 12 Jan 2026

Requisition

This is a fantastic opportunity based in Málaga, Spain. In this role you will have the chance to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth as you get to work with high quality team to support clients ensuring the stability of global companies through best‑in‑class solutions, automation and innovation, working with an international team.

As a Senior Data Engineer based in our Málaga offices, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide daily Application Management Support for the full data stack (Informatica CDI, ADF, ADLS, Databricks), addressing service requests, incidents, enhancements, and changes.
• Lead and coordinate resolution of complex data integration and analytics issues through thorough root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to support and optimize data pipelines, models, and dashboards.
• Maintain detailed documentation including architecture diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and test cases.
• Remain flexible for shift‑based work or on‑call duties depending on client needs and critical business periods.

To thrive in this role, key skills and attributes for success include:

• Proven expertise in managing and supporting complex data ecosystems with modern tools like Informatica CDI, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, and Databricks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on thorough root cause analysis and timely resolution of data integration issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain clear and detailed technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in shift‑based schedules and handling on‑call responsibilities during critical business periods.
• Fluency in Italian to facilitate communication within local and global teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related) or equivalent work experience.
• 3–7 years of experience working across modern data ecosystems, with hands‑on proficiency in:
  • Informatica CDI for data ingestion and transformation
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF) for pipeline orchestration
  • Azure Data Lake (ADLS) for cloud storage and data lake architecture
  • Databricks for large‑scale data processing (SQL, PySpark, and Delta Lake)
• Experience providing application management support (incident resolution, enhancements, monitoring, and optimization).
• Strong root cause analysis skills across data pipelines, storage layers, and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of data governance, performance tuning, and cloud‑based data architecture best practices.
• Experience in global delivery models and distributed teams.
• Flexibility in managing work hours due to the volatile nature of Application Management work including ability to do shifts and being on call for critical business requirements.

• Experience integrating data from a variety of sources including ERP, CRM, POS, and third‑party APIs.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops/CI‑CD pipelines in a data engineering context.
• Experience in industries such as retail, finance, or consumer goods.
• Certifications such as Informatica Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Databricks Certified Data Engineer.

We seek individuals who are passionate about their work and possess outstanding skills in their field. If you have a highly developed business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a willingness to embrace new professional challenges, this role is for you.

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