Mid-Level Spark Developer

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.

We are looking for a Mid-Level Backend Spark Developer to join our data engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing data processing solutions using Apache Spark and related technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, build scalable data pipelines, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend data processing solutions using Apache Spark.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues.
• Contribute proactively to improving processes, systems, and team collaboration.

• Experience: 1.5 to 2 years of professional experience in data engineering, backend programming, or data-centric software development.
• Solid intermediate-level knowledge of Java (or strong proficiency in Scala / Python).
• Good foundational understanding and practical experience with Apache Spark.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills, including experience with ANSI SQL, Hive SQL, and Spark SQL (strong general SQL troubleshooting skills).
• Intermediate proficiency with Git and standard collaborative workflows.
• Language Skills: Minimum of B2+  English proficiency.
• Soft Skills: Strong team player with a proactive attitude and excellent analytical mindset.

Nice to Have 

• Practical experience working with Azure Databricks, Amazon EMR, Cloudera, or any other distributed Spark environment.
• Good conceptual understanding of Apache Hive architecture.
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with reporting and business intelligence tools, particularly Power BI.

• Work Location: 100% Remote.
• Working Hours: Ability to work full-time within the Spain time zone (CET/CEST)

If you are passionate about development & tech, we want 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).