Senior Data Engineer

Porto, Portugal

Senior (4-6 Years)

Full remote

English Required

💪 How You’ll Contribute

Build Pipelines: Design and operate scalable end-to-end data pipelines for both real-time and batch data
Maintain ETL Processes: Design and maintain robust ETL processes, using dbt to ensure data is transformed and accurately modeled
Cross-Cloud Engineering: Leverage expertise across multiple cloud environments to build robust data ecosystems, whether utilizing AWS (S3 and core cloud services), GCP (BigQuery and Google Cloud Storage), or Azure (Databricks)
Automate & Orchestrate: Use deep knowledge of Apache Airflow for scheduling, orchestrating, and monitoring workflows. Build software services and automate processes using strong Python development skills
Advanced Data Modeling: Apply the correct methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault) to design Star Schemas, Semantic Models, and highly optimized platforms

Requirements

🌿 We're Looking for Someone Who...

Has Senior-Level Impact: You bring a minimum of 5 years as a data engineer with a track record of end-to-end delivery in fast-paced environments
Values Collaboration: You have professional fluency in English, are an excellent collaborator between developers and leadership, and have the ability to guide others
Embraces Engineering Best Practices: You have a solid understanding of engineering and architectural principles, and you are comfortable collaborating on CI/CD workflows and using version control (Git)

🛠️ Your Technical Toolkit

Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience working across AWS, GCP, or Azure, with exposure to Infrastructure as Code like Terraform
Data Platforms: Deep experience with modern data platforms including Snowflake (optimization and performance), Databricks, and Spark
Orchestration & Streaming: Deep expertise in Apache Airflow or similar and familiarity with event-driven or streaming technologies like Kafka or similar, and knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration
Programming: Strong coding capabilities in Python, combined with advanced SQL skills for working with large-scale datasets
Modeling & Architecture: Highly proficient in dimensional modelling (Kimball) and building robust OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) systems

💬 Recruitment Stages

Screening: Reviewing CVs and eligibility verification
1st Call: 30 minute call to assess Technical & Culture Fit with IT Recruiter
Tech Interview: 2 hour call with two Cloud Engineers to assess your technical knowledge in depth. Includes theoretical test-case scenarios and live practical exercises
Cultural Interview: 1-hour call with a Minder to assess cultural fit with Mindera and align expectations
Project/Client Call: 30 min to 1 hour call with the client or project team to assess your technical fit for a specific project

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

At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.

Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN

I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.

Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN

I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.

João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)

My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.

Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)

Grab this opportunity, apply now!

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.