Data Engineer

Lisbon, Portugal; Porto, Portugal; Braga, Portugal
Senior (4-6 Years)
Hybrid
English Required

We are looking for a Data Engineer who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

What is this challenge about

  • Build and operate data-driven systems that run on public cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on scalability and reliability;
  • Design and implement architectures that process, store, and analyze large volumes of data efficiently;
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and processing workflows that support analytics, platform features, and operational use cases;
  • Work with modern data infrastructure in the cloud, combining storage, compute, and orchestration tools to support complex workloads;
  • Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code, enabling consistent and reproducible environments;
  • Integrate multiple data systems and services into cohesive data platforms that support enterprise-scale use cases;
  • Use orchestration and workflow tools to manage data processing pipelines and automate recurring data tasks.

What we are looking for

  • 6 years of experience in Data Engineering;
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms, especially AWS;
  • Experience with IaC tools, such as Terraform;Ability to code in at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Scala) is a must;
  • Experience working with and creating data-driven architectures, preferably in public cloud platforms;
  • Experience using a querying language such as SQL;
  • Experience with Big Data and data modelling;
  • Advanced knowledge of multiple SQL/noSQL data environments and a strong. understanding of why and when to use a particular solution;
  • Familiarity with tools in the Big Data ecosystem (like Hadoop, Cassandra, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, and others alike);
  • Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow is a big plus;
  • Open to relocating to Portugal.
  • Fluency in English.

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
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What You Can Expect as a KWANer

Respect isn’t optional here

You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.

Dedicated People Experience Partner

Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.

Continuous learning, built in

Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.

Recognition that’s visible

Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.

A culture you can feel

From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.

Flexible spaces to work your way

Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.

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