Full-Time

Java + Data Technical Leader

Talan

Talan

1,001-5,000 employees

Agile IT transformation consulting and delivery

No salary listed

Málaga, Spain

Hybrid

Hybrid role requiring some on-site presence in Málaga.

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Apache Spark
SQL
Apache Kafka
Java
AWS
Scala
OpenAPI
REST APIs
Databricks
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Strong experience with Java development in enterprise environments.
  • Solid expertise in Apache Spark, including: Spark SQL; Spark Structured Streaming; Distributed data processing
  • Hands-on experience with the Cloudera ecosystem.
  • Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams.
  • Experience developing applications using Scala.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using OpenAPI specifications.
  • Strong understanding of SQL databases and data modeling concepts.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks.
  • Strong systems analysis and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience leading technical teams and complex software projects.
  • Ability to make architectural decisions and provide technical direction.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring developers and promoting engineering best practices.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale data processing and streaming applications.
  • Define architecture standards and best practices for distributed data platforms.
  • Design, develop, and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines using Apache Spark and Kafka technologies.
  • Build and maintain scalable APIs following OpenAPI specifications.
  • Perform system analysis, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Mentor and support development teams through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, architecture, and platform reliability.
  • Participate in technical decision-making and roadmap planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Familiarity with data governance, monitoring, and observability frameworks.

Talan is a European consulting and IT services group that helps organizations transform and adapt to fast-changing environments. It offers a full range of services from strategic business consultancy to packaged IT solutions, including production support, software development, business analysis, and nearshore delivery. The company works by deploying multidisciplinary teams across its global offices to guide clients through agile transformations, change programs, and IT modernization. Talan differentiates itself through its international footprint, sector focus on Major Service Operators, and a culture built on transparency, respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment. With strong organic growth and a large pool of over 3,500 consultants, its goal is to create and share value for clients while coaching and developing its people—empowering customers to transform and compete more effectively.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$110M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • SECCo signed Talan UK & Ireland to a new three-year operational services contract in 2025.
  • Ofgem advanced the Xoserve-Encodar-Talan partnership to Licensing Assessment on July 14, 2026.
  • Talan targets €2.5 billion revenue by 2030, with consulting reaching 30% of activity.

What critics are saying

  • Integrating Micropole, Gemserv, Thinkmax, Nine Feet Tall, and Nova Consulting strains management attention.
  • The Ofgem Code Manager process stays competitive; failure would forfeit a flagship UK platform.
  • TowerBrook will pressure Talan if 2030 targets slip and integration erodes margins.

What makes Talan unique

  • François Soubien's 2026 CEO mandate unifies consulting, data, and tech around one operating model.
  • Gemserv, Nine Feet Tall, Thinkmax, Nova Consulting, and Micropole expanded sector depth across Europe.
  • Talan's 2026 Gas Network Code Manager bid with Xoserve and Encodar shows regulated-market credibility.

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Xoserve
Aug 6th, 2026
Meet the partnership behind the proposed Gas Network Code Manager.

Meet the partnership behind the proposed Gas Network Code Manager. 6 August 2026 Xoserve, Encodar and Talan have come together to develop a collaborative proposal for the future Gas Network Code Manager. Meet the partnership. In this video, representatives from each organisation explain what they bring to the partnership, how they are working together and their shared ambition for a future-ready Code Manager. The partnership combines deep industry knowledge with expertise in code administration, governance, customer engagement, data and digital transformation. By bringing these capabilities together, the team is working to develop a model that is trusted by both industry and the regulator, while remaining responsive to the changing needs of the Great British gas market. The proposal is designed to support Ofgem's Strategic Direction Statement and help the industry navigate regulatory reform, digitalisation and the transition to net zero. Get in touch. If you have any feedback or questions on any of the above, please email Xoserve Limited at [email protected].

Xoserve
Jul 14th, 2026
What happens next for Gas Code Reform?

What happens next for Gas Code Reform? 14 July 2026 Following Ofgem's decision to progress the joint Expression of Interest from Encodar, Xoserve and Talan to the Licensing Assessment phase of the Gas Network Code Manager appointment process, the partnership is entering the next stage of developing its proposal for the future Code Manager role. Gas Code Reform is one of the most significant changes to gas market governance in recent years. Led by Ofgem, the programme is designed to simplify and modernise industry codes, strengthen governance arrangements and support a more efficient, transparent and adaptable gas market as the energy system continues to evolve. The Licensing Assessment is an important milestone in that journey, providing an opportunity for the partnership to demonstrate its combined capabilities, expertise and strategic approach, while continuing to engage openly with customers, stakeholders and the wider gas industry. The Licensing Assessment is not just about demonstrating capability - it's about demonstrating how Xoserve Limited will work with industry. Stakeholder engagement is central to its approach, and Xoserve Limited want to provide opportunities for customers and stakeholders to understand its proposal, ask questions and help shape the conversation as the process progresses. As part of this commitment, Encodar, Xoserve and Talan are hosting a Gas Network Code Collaboration webinar to provide an update on the Licensing Assessment and explain what stakeholders can expect over the coming months. What will the webinar cover? The session will provide an overview of: * the Gas Network Code Manager appointment process and key milestones. * progress made by the partnership during the Licensing Assessment. * how Encodar, Xoserve and Talan are combining their expertise to deliver the future Gas Network Code Manager role. * its approach to stakeholder engagement throughout the Licensing Assessment. * how business-as-usual continuity would be maintained during any future transition. * a live Q&A with representatives from the partnership. Whether you are directly involved in Code Reform, participate in industry governance or simply want to better understand what the next phase means for the future of the gas market, this webinar provides an opportunity to hear directly from the partnership and ask your questions. Event details. Date: Tuesday 21 July Time: 10 to 10:45am Location: Microsoft Teams Click on the following link to register your interest and secure your place on the webinar. Get in touch. If you have any feedback or questions on any of the above, please email Xoserve Limited at [email protected].

Finyear
Apr 9th, 2025
Talan Acquires Nova Consulting for €10M

Talan has acquired Nova Consulting, a strategy consulting firm established in 2006, to enhance its presence in the consulting market and strengthen its international impact. Nova Consulting, known for its expertise in sectors like culture, sports, tourism, and brands, achieved a revenue of approximately €10 million in 2024. This acquisition is a key step in Talan's strategy to become a leading player in business transformation through innovation, technology, and data.

PE Hub
Nov 19th, 2024
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Thinkmax is an implementation partner of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

The Business Magazine
Sep 26th, 2024
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