Platform Engineer (Azure & Databricks)

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.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to join a short-term project focused on building and accelerating a cloud-based data platform on Microsoft Azure.

This is a hands-on delivery role. We are not looking for architects or strategy consultants, but for an engineer with proven experience implementing, automating, and deploying Azure infrastructure and data platforms in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Azure cloud infrastructure to support the data platform.
• Provision infrastructure using Terraform and/or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps .
• Deploy and configure the Azure Databricks platform, ensuring it is production-ready.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and platform management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to accelerate platform delivery.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues and optimize platform reliability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer , Cloud Engineer , or similar hands-on infrastructure role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure .
• Expertise in Terraform and/or ARM Templates .
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines .
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps .
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Azure Databricks .
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Qualifications

Nice to Have

• Experience with data engineering platforms or modern data ecosystems.
• Knowledge of cloud security and governance best practices.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams.

What We're Looking For

• A delivery-focused engineer who enjoys building and shipping solutions.
• Someone who can quickly contribute and accelerate platform implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

• Remote position working for Malaga hub
• Short-term Freelance Contract
• CET working hours
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

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).