Senior Data Engineer

Reach IT – Nearshore Data Engineering Opportunity!

We specialize in scalable, on-demand tech talent and operational excellence, helping global partners turn data into business value.

Job Title

Data Engineer (AWS) – Hybrid Porto

Location: Porto, Portugal

Overview

We are expanding our engineering team with a highly technical and high-impact role to design, build, and operate reliable, maintainable, and scalable data solutions within a large-scale cloud transformation program.

Your Responsibilities:

• Advise on data strategy, architecture, and implementation approaches in a cloud-based environment
• Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines on public cloud platforms, primarily AWS (Azure/GCP when relevant)
• Implement and optimize Lakehouse architectures, with a strong focus on Apache Iceberg (Hudi and Delta Lake as a plus)
• Build, automate, and maintain ETL processes, data workflows, and pipeline orchestration using Airflow, Step Functions, and AWS Workflow
• Ensure high standards of reliability, automation, maintainability, and security across all delivered data solutions
• Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive actions when required
• Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams to strengthen technical capabilities
• Work closely with delivery managers, architects, project managers, developers, and business analysts in a collaborative setup
• Participate in relevant ceremonies, reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Skills & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience building data pipelines on public cloud platforms, preferably AWS (Azure/GCP also considered)
• 1+ year of experience in data solution architecture, design, development, and support
• Database architecture, ETL, BI, Big Data, ML, and Advanced Analytics
• Spark ecosystems (Hadoop is a plus)
• Lakehouse architectures (Iceberg) and data optimization techniques (e.g., compaction, Z-Order)
• Software development and data transformation using Python, SQL, SQL Server, SSIS packages, Docker, CI/CD, and automation
• DevOps and Agile principles, infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform), and artifact/vulnerability management
• Awareness of cloud foundation services (networking, security, storage, IAM)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in multicultural environments
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); French is a plus

Nice to Have:

• Container-based applications (Docker)
• Linux-based infrastructure

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting