Data Engineering Specialist
Yesterday• Flexible / Remote
Bilbao, Spain
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Data Engineers are expected to:
Design and Build Data Platforms
- Create scalable and reliable data infrastructure to support analytics and business intelligence.
- Ensure compliance with organizational regulations and policies. [
Data Governance
- Develop and enforce standards for data collection, storage, processing, and disposal.
- Maintain security, privacy, and accuracy of organizational data.
Data Infrastructure & Storage
- Apply knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and cloud services for data consumption and sharing.
- Work with technologies like big data platforms, data lakes, and relational/NoSQL databases.
Data Preparation & Integration
- Gather, clean, normalize, and transform data for analysis and visualization.
- Expertise in ETL processes, data modeling, and quality assurance.
Typical Duties (Industry Best Practices)
- Pipeline Development & Optimization
Build and maintain robust data pipelines for extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
Optimize data delivery and automate manual processes. - Infrastructure Scalability
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Redesign systems for scalability and performance improvements.
Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Implement validation, cleaning processes, and security measures to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
Who You Are
Required Skills and Experience
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS troubleshooting.
- Networking Fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN configuration.
- Remote Troubleshooting Tools: Expertise in remote support platforms.
- Database & Cloud Services: Backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, cloud storage solutions.
- Security Fundamentals: Antivirus management, firewalls, encryption.
- Scripting & Automation: Automate backup tasks and monitoring processes.
- Backup & Recovery Systems: Perform backup and recovery of customer data in distributed or cloud environments.
- Operate and maintain backup infrastructure (physical and virtual).
- Deep knowledge of products like Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Veeam Backup & Replication, IBM Storage Protect (Spectrum Protect)
- Disaster Recovery & Resiliency: Implement and manage DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service).
- Risk and contingency planning for hybrid platforms.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience working with Storage Technologies, IBM, Hitachi, NetApp. • Experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization
• Experience in Data Modelling, to create conceptual model of how data is connected and how it will be used in business processes
• Professional certification, e.g., Open Certified Technical Specialist with Data Engineering Specialization
• Cloud platform certification, e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Elastic Certified Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Understanding of social coding and Integrated Development Environments, e.g., GitHub and Visual Studio
• Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Bilbao, Spain
Job ID: Kyndryl-R-53803
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-12T18:45:54
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion