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Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid Porto (3 days/week office)
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Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid Porto (3 days/week office)
About the job Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid Porto (3 days/week office)
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
An international technology-driven organization is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a highly skilled data team focused on building scalable and modern data platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy working on complex enterprise data ecosystems, designing high-performance pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an innovative and data-centric environment.
You will play a key role in the development and optimization of cloud-native data solutions, supporting strategic business initiatives through reliable, scalable, and secure data architectures. The position offers exposure to large-scale projects, modern big data technologies, and an international working environment where English is the primary communication language.
The role starts with an initial on-site onboarding period during the first month, followed by a hybrid model with 3 office days per week in Porto.
PROJECT & CONTEXT
The project focuses on the evolution of enterprise-grade data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, real-time streaming pipelines, and cloud-based analytics solutions. The team operates within Agile and DevOps methodologies, ensuring continuous integration and continuous delivery practices across the data engineering lifecycle.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while ensuring data quality, governance, security, and performance optimization. You will collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, Product teams, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver robust and business-oriented data solutions.
The technical ecosystem includes Python, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Hadoop, SQL/NoSQL databases, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Tableau, and Power BI.
English communication is required on a daily basis in an international environment.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Required)
Minimum 7 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or related areas
At least 3 years of experience in a Senior role
Strong experience with Python for data processing and automation
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem, and Apache Kafka
Solid experience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and distributed data processing architectures
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and columnar database technologies
Experience with data warehousing, data lakes, and scalable cloud-native architectures
Knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and data security best practices
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within Agile and DevOps environments
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field
Portuguese and English language skills required
English level: minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
NICE TO HAVE (Preferred)
Experience with Java or Scala for data engineering solutions
Experience with Looker or other BI/analytics platforms
Exposure to real-time data streaming architectures and event-driven systems
Knowledge of advanced database optimization strategies, partitioning, and indexing techniques
Experience working in highly regulated enterprise environments
Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification
AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate certification
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Previous experience in international and multicultural environments
Compensation: €47,000 – €60,000/year gross, depending on experience and seniority level.
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