Mid- Level Big Data 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 skilled Big Data Developer to join our team in Malaga. You will be part of a strategic project focused on the definition and automation of processes for Initial Margin within the Market Risk area. This role involves working with cutting-edge Big Data technologies (Spark/Scala) to build robust and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and automate complex data processes using Spark and Scala.

• Participate in the design and implementation of ETL pipelines and data models.

• Collaborate within a specialized Big Data team to handle large-scale data processing tasks.

• Perform data validation and rigorous testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Big Data ecosystem within the Market Risk domain.

Technical Requirements 

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar Big Data role.

• Languages & Platforms: Strong proficiency in Scala and Apache Spark (Hadoop ecosystem).

• Database: Solid knowledge of SQL (Intermediate level).

• ETL: Proven experience in ETL design and data modeling.

• Scripting: Basic knowledge of Shell Scripting.

• Education: Background in technology-driven projects or Engineering.

• Languages: Fluent English proficiency

Nice to Have 

• Experience with Azure Databricks.

• Knowledge of Airflow for workflow and pipeline management.

• Previous experience in the Banking sector, specifically in Market Risk.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to work effectively in an agile team environment.

• Proactive attitude towards automation and process optimization.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain
• Possibility to manage work permits.
• Permanent, full-time contract.
• Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home. 
• Training and career development.
• Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, Language lessons, etc
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you!