Senior Data Engineer

We are hiring: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Portugal
Regime: Remote

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a technology team focused on building modern, scalable, analytics-driven data platforms.

This role will play a central role in the design and optimization of data pipelines and cloud architectures, ensuring the availability of reliable and prepared data to support strategic decisions and data-driven solutions.

If you have a passion for data engineering, cloud and modern data platforms, this opportunity is for you.

About Opportunity

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and optimizing data pipelines and scalable architectures in cloud environments.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders — to ensure data is transformed into actionable insights and high-impact solutions.

You will also take an active role in defining data engineering, governance and automation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines (ETL/ELT);
• Build scalable data architectures for business analytics and intelligence;
• Collaborate with technical and business teams on data-driven solutions;
• Ensure quality, integrity and availability of data;
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data workflows;
• Optimize performance and cost efficiency in cloud environments;
• Define and promote good data governance and data management practices;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and modernization of data platforms.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer;
• Strong command of SQL and Python;
• Solid experience with Databricks;
• Practical experience with ETL/ELT, CI/CD and Terraform processes;
• Experience in cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS;
• Knowledge of data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault);
• Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Spotfire or Power BI);
• Knowledge in predictive modeling;
• Experience with Snowflake;
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

It will be valued

• Experience with Data Governance frameworks;
• Knowledge of Medallion Architecture;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

What We Offer

• Totally remote regime from Portugal;
• Participation in modern data and analytics projects;
• Integration into an experienced and collaborative technical team;
• Environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development;
• Contact with cloud technologies and state-of-the-art data platforms;
• Competitive salary package, adjusted to experience.
• Do you want to build modern data platforms that support strategic decisions and innovation?
• Join us and contribute to developing scalable, intelligent and future-oriented solutions.
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