Backend Developer - Spark/Scala (Relocation to Spain)

Company Description

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.

About the role

We are looking for an experiencedBackend Developer with strong Apache Spark and Scala expertise.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend solutions, working closely with the squad to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the full development lifecycle — from user stories and coding to testing, UAT support and production validation.

This is a great opportunity for a developer who enjoys working in anAgile environment and wants to contribute to business-critical data and backend solutions.

What will you do?

• Analyse and implementuser stories and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain backend solutions usingApache Spark and Scala.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from development through to testing and production validation.
• Develop and executeunit and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the solutions.
• Collaborate with other members of the Agile squad to deliver solutions within agreed timelines.
• Provide support duringUAT (User Acceptance Testing).
• Supportproduction validation and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues when required.
• Work according to Agile methodologies, actively participating in the team's ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

Mandatory requirements:

• At least3 years of professional experience developing with Apache Spark and Scala.
• Solid experience withPL/SQL.
• Experience working withControl-M.
• Experience working inAgile development environments.
• Good understanding of software development best practices, testing and production support.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key technologies

• Apache Spark
• Scala
• PL/SQL
• Control-M
• Agile / Scrum

What do we offer you?

• Full-time, permanent employment contract.
• 100% remote working with the flexibility to work from wherever you are.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities, with access to continuous learning.
• The opportunity to join amulticultural and international environment, collaborating with colleagues and teams across different countries.
• A comprehensive range ofbenefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, including:
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Lunch and transport cards through our flexible remuneration programme
  • Online language classes
• Smart Office Pack to support your remote working experience.

If you have read this far and you are looking forward to joining this challenge, do not hesitate to apply... we would be delighted 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).