Data Engineer - Spain Licensed

Job Summary

Bridging complex biological science and robust software engineering, the full-time remote Data Engineer - Spain Licensed will lead the implementation of scalable infrastructure and high-performing data pipelines while ensuring compliance with European data protection standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the architectural implementation of features across distributed systems, ensuring performance, maintainability, and security
• Convert complex scientific requirements into actionable engineering tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning

Required qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or computational systems development, preferably in data-heavy or regulated sectors
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or similar, with familiarity in microservice or distributed system architectures
• Proven experience designing and maintaining production-grade systems, preferably in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Working understanding of data privacy, observability, and security principles