Senior Data Engineer

Role Overview

• Build & Maintain Pipelines: Design, build, and operate end-to-end data solutions , including both real-time and batch data pipelines. Ensure data flows correctly across architectures, from raw ingestion to modeling-ready layers.
• 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 and familiarity with event-driven or streaming technologies like Kafka.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• Airflow
• Apache
• AWS
• Azure
• BigQuery
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kafka
• Python
• Spark
• SQL
• Terraform
• Vault

Benefits

🎊 What’s in it for You?

We work in Self-organization culture and therefore we offer a flexible, supportive environment where you are trusted to manage your own time and career.

• **Well-being First: **health insurance and "Open Holidays" because we trust you to know when you need a break.
• **Flexible Working hours and Work: **Work from our vibrant hubs in Porto, Aveiro, or Coimbra, or choose a remote setup that works for you. As long as you are based in Portugal :)
• **Career Growth: **A dedicated budget for training and conferences, plus a transparent profit-sharing model.
• Tools for Success: Choose Laptop & Peripherals that best suit your needs, plus Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT), for work or Netflix ;)
• Team work makes the dream Work: Mindera Annual Trip, Sports, and sharing groups to connect and have fun!