Senior Data Engineer

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company known for its unique game development approach, empowering teams with ownership, creativity, and performance. Following the success of Pocket Champs, the company seeks a Senior Data Engineer for its Data Core Team in Barcelona. This role involves scaling and optimizing data infrastructure, working with various data teams, and taking full ownership of end-to-end data solutions in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

Must Have

• Onboard on full Data Stack (GCP, streaming, big data, business logic)
• Take ownership of end-to-end data pipelines
• Continuously improve data stack, proposing technical evolutions
• Design and optimize data models for analytical and business requirements
• Ensure data quality through cleansing, unit testing, and DQA processes
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate autonomy and decision-making skills
• Take a key part in building and maintaining the Data Engineering roadmap
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 4+ years of proven experience in Big Data systems architecture and data pipelines
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and their data services
• Hands-on experience setting up and monitoring CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient with orchestration tools (ideally Airflow)

Good to Have

• Familiarity with DBT

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible. In July 2022, we launched our Pocket Champs game worldwide which quickly became one of the top-grossing games in its category. In our fast-paced, tech-driven environment, we continuously innovate by developing and updating our proprietary modules, along with integrating third-party ones, to enhance game functionalities, ensure precise analytics, and comply with evolving regulations. This dynamic ecosystem requires meticulous coordination to keep our games at the forefront of technology and user experience.

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We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Core Team and help us scale and optimize our data infrastructure, working closely with the Data Manager, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, the Analytics team and the Growth team.

Based in Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced cross-functional team in a fast-moving, creative environment, taking full ownership of end-to-end data solutions that drive our games and business forward.

##### Your future responsibilities and scope:

• Start by onboarding on our full Data Stack, both technically (GCP, streaming, big data) and from a business logic perspective.
• Take ownership of end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Continuously improve our data stack, proposing technical evolutions, monitoring infrastructure performance, and optimizing costs.
• Design and optimize data models tailored to solve complex analytical and business requirements.
• Ensure data quality through cleansing, unit testing, and embedded DQA processes.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining solutions clearly and constructively.
• Demonstrate autonomy and decision-making skills, moving projects forward while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Take a key part in building and maintaining the Data Engineering roadmap, covering infrastructure, robustness, and business-driven initiatives.

##### The profile we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of proven experience in Big Data systems architecture and data pipelines.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases is required.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and their data services.
• Hands-on experience setting up and monitoring CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient with orchestration tools (ideally Airflow).
• Familiarity with DBT is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Autonomous, proactive, and always looking for opportunities to improve solutions and processes.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced and creative environment.

Please note: unfortunately, this position is not open to relocation and we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together. We are passionated, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative and most of all, team players 🙏

Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us !!! ⬇️

##### How do we hire at Madbox?

• Meet the recruiter
• Meet the direct manager
• Home Assignment
• Home Assignment Review
• Meet the team
• Meet with Leadership

NB: our offers are extended within 24h

##### Find out more about Madbox!

Team

Data

Role

Data Engineer

Locations

Madbox Barcelona

Remote status

Hybrid